Coronavirus has created a rent debt crisis.
Right now, 1 in 8 renters are in debt to their landlords, and millions more are worried about losing their jobs.
Renters were struggling at the outset of the pandemic, and more than half have lost income. They are being forced to borrow, cut down on essentials, or get into arrears. When the evictions ban ends in August, they will be at risk of losing their homes.
The Government has helped homeowners, but has left renters to shoulder the burden of this crisis. Landlords have been told to show compassion, but we know that most are demanding the rent in full.
The rent debt crisis won't go away on its own. The Government needs to protect the homes of the 590,000 households who are behind on the rent.
By preventing evictions, strengthening the safety net, and addressing rent arrears that have built up due to this crisis, the Government can make sure that no one is made homeless as a result of covid-19. #NoHomeAtRisk