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MoJ figures highlight eviction crisis

20 November 2024
Issue: 8095 / Categories: Legal News , Landlord&tenant , Housing
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Figures published by the Ministry of Justice for the third quarter have revealed a sharp rise in renters at risk of homelessness.

The Mortgage and Landlord Possession Statistics: July to September 2024 indicate an unusually high 38% increase in mortgage orders for possession. Landlord possession orders rose 7%, which could lead to eviction for almost 25,000 people.

Law Society president Richard Atkinson said: ‘When faced with repossession, renters should be entitled to legal representation and access to justice. It is deeply concerning that 25.3 million people (42%) do not have a local legal aid provider for housing advice.’

Issue: 8095 / Categories: Legal News , Landlord&tenant , Housing
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