Extract from Lords debate on the Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020 - Sep 23

Thursday, 24 September 2020 08:42

Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Con) [V]:...The Government recognise that, in the present crisis, some tenants will be under especial pressure—both economic and social—and have therefore introduced changes to give breathing space before evictions can be effected. This is sensible but, surely, we must also consider the effects on many landlords, who are also under enormous pressure and who may well be exemplary in their treatment of their tenants. They also have bills to pay and...Request free trial