All evictions from private and social rented properties will be banned for six months in Scotland, Holyrood has announced.
It’s part of a set of emergency measures brought in to protect people from the fallout of the coronavirus crisis – which is likely to leave many struggling to make rent.
Aileen Campbell, Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, told parliament: “Nobody as a result of this should lose their house. There should be no eviction as a result of COVID.
“Aside from the legislation, I have also had assurances from the SFHA [Scottish Federation of Housing Associations] that they will not evict anyone at all during this time.
“We do not want to see anyone lose their house over the head of this pandemic.”
BREAKING: All evictions to be banned in Scotland!
Of course there is still more to be done to protect tenants over the coming months, but be in no doubt: this is an enormous victory, and it wouldn't have happened without a fighting tenants' movement demanding it. https://t.co/PzKJRj3eAI
— Living Rent (@Living_Rent) March 24, 2020