A surge in evictions, continuing court restrictions and an existing backlog mean normal service will take some time to resume, says Landlord Action.

Housing minister Julie James justifies decision by citing rising infections and hospitalisations.

Latest figures from the MoJ reveal increased eviction activity by landlords and letting agents now that Covid restrictions have ended.

Housing minister says bailiff evictions can restart on 1st June along with a raft of other changes to the current repossession restrictions.

Announcement made early yesterday morning prevents sanctioned possession orders from being carried out via a bailiff.

The restrictions on how landlords and letting agents can evict via a Section 21 notice have made them obsolete, he claims.

Ranjan Bhattacharya says not paying rent is theft and that landlords should be able to begin possession action earlier.

All indicators from inside government and the court system suggest the government is not going to execute another u-turn.