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Welsh Government announces extension of measures to protect renters amid coronavirus (COVID-19)

Published on: 11 January 2021
Published by LNB News

LNB News 11/01/2021

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Issue Date: 11 January 2021

Published Date: 11 January 2021

Jurisdiction(s): Wales

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The Welsh Government has extended measures to protect renters amid coronavirus (COVID-19) by preventing evictions except in cases of anti-social behaviour or domestic violence until 31 March 2021. In addition, the Welsh Government has announced various other measures to protect tenants and public health during the pandemic, including £50m to combat homelessness and increase the number of temporary and permanent homes, and a new low interest Tenancy Saver Loan scheme paid to landlords and agents in order to help tenants in rent arrears amid the ongoing crisis, among other things.

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