Mansfield District Council urges those facing eviction to contact them fast to avoid being homeless
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Throughout the pandemic, landlords have been prevented by government rules from evicting tenants but this is set to end on September 20.
The fear is that people who may have lost their jobs or been furloughed, during the pandemic, and built up rent arrears while their finances have been reduced, could be putting themselves at risk of homelessness.
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Hide AdNow, Mansfield District Council is highlighting its homelessness prevention package to tackle potential problems people may be facing.
Coun Marion Bradshaw, portfolio holder for housing, said: "We really want people to get in touch with us sooner rather than later if they are in a difficult position with their housing costs.”
The council's housing service can offer financial guidance and support around state benefits and helping people to apply for everything they are entitled to claim and facilitate access to other agencies such as food banks and mental health support services.The team can also advise people leaving the armed forces or prison, and those facing a relationship breakdown or living in an abusive environment or with social care or medical needs.
Early intervention officers can offer one-to-one support for people with the most complex needs, and temporary and emergency accommodation can be provided in extreme cases.
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Hide AdThere is also support for private landlords who may be thinking of evicting a tenant.Councils across the county are working together with landlords organisation DASH to promote the Call B4 You Serve support service to advise private landlords in cases where they are about to serve an eviction notice on a tenant.
The government-funded service provides an impartial advice to both landlords and tenants to prevent evictions wherever possible, including advice on financial support, including discretionary council help with rent arrears.
Tenants facing difficulty can call the council on 01623 463125 or click here.
Landlords can call 01623 463121, email [email protected] or click here.