Government issues updated guidance on COVID-19 and renting

Monday 1st of June 2020

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has today published updated non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the private and social rented sectors in the context of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

This guidance provides advice to landlords and tenants on the provisions in the Coronavirus Act 2020, and further advice for landlords, tenants and local authorities more broadly about their rights and responsibilities during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Download the guidance through the GOV.UK website