Devastating coronavirus rules mean landlords face ruin. ROBERT HARDMAN examines the effect on owners

As every new edict is handed down from the authors of the Covid rulebook, Frances Gledhill and her team here at the Red Pump Inn in the wilds of the Forest of Bowland have somehow found a way of making it work. Indeed, they have gone the extra mile in their quest to make their … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown UK: Fury as landlords lash out at pub arbitrary rules

The Government today said a Cornish pasty would only be considered a ‘substantial meal’ under new lockdown restrictions if it came on a plate with a salad or chips. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick suggested that only a pasty that came with a side and was served to a table in a pub could be considered … Read more

Coronavirus: Landlords warn nationwide restrictions will shut pubs for good

Pub landlords have warned that a second lockdown could see pubs close for good, unless the Government provides a support package, as fears of a second coronavirus wave increase. Campaign for Real Ale, a voluntary organisation which promotes British pubs, has warned that a second national coronavirus lockdown could have a ‘terrifying impact’ on pubs … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Landlords must give renters six months’ notice

No evictions this Christmas: Housing Secretary confirms new support measures mean renters must be given six months’ notice – despite landlords’ pleas that they are struggling too Robert Jenrick confirmed new support measures will prevent tenant evictions  The Government has changed the law to increase notice periods to six months Exceptions will only apply ‘in … Read more

JD Sports withholds rent on its UK stores as it battles with landlords

JD Sports withholds rent on its 390 UK stores as it battles with its landlords to cut costs By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:39 BST, 8 September 2020 | Updated: 23:02 BST, 8 September 2020 Tracksuit and trainers retailer JD Sports is continuing its battle with landlords, despite its half-year sales barely … Read more

Landlords reject New Look rescue plan

Fashion retailer New Look is on a knife edge after group of major landlords reject rescue plan New Look has asked landlords to switch to turnover-linked rent contracts  But around ten landlords have already rebuffed the plan By Neil Craven for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:19 BST, 5 September 2020 | Updated: 22:19 BST, … Read more

Landlords are in crisis: Rental arrears double

Landlords and renters are facing a looming meltdown, experts warn, after the Government extended its ban on tenant evictions until 20 September.  In a last minute U-turn over plans for repossession cases to be heard in the courts from 23 August, the Government last week also introduced a minimum six-month notice period for landlords seeking … Read more

UK Government extends ‘eviction ban’ on landlords by a month

Renters unable to pay their rent will get a further month’s reprieve from being evicted from their homes as the Government moves to protect hundreds of thousands of people. Ministers are set to announce a four-week extension to the ban on evictions that is due to end on August 23 later today, as the economy … Read more

Landlords must reveal if tenants affected by coronavirus if trying to evict them

Landlords must reveal if tenants they try to evict have been affected by coronavirus – or the case can be thrown out of court Government places new restrictions on landlords repossessing properties  Landlords must submit additional information as part of their claims in court Landlords must reveal if a tenant has been affected by coronavirus  … Read more