Watford charity New Hope warns of evictions rise
A homelessness charity has warned it is “fully expecting” evictions to rise in Watford after a ban on them ended this month. During the pandemic private renters have been protected by rules ensuring they cannot be kicked out of their homes. But since June 1 people can now be given four months’ notice – sparking fears of a spike in those facing eviction locally. Head of services at Watford’s New Hope, Rob Edmonds, said: “Like other areas in England, with the lifting of the evictions ban we are fully expecting to see an increased number of individual facing evictions, and ar...
Source: hillingdontimes.co.uk