Extend rent freezes to prevent 'surge' in evictions - Threshold

Ending rent supports could lead to a 'surge' in evictions, Threshold says. File Picture.

Repayment plans, debt forgiveness, and low-interest rate loans could help to manage the rising number of tenants falling into arrears and prevent a “surge” in evictions and homelessness once emergency Covid-19 supports are phased out, Threshold has said.

The national housing charity warned the number of people falling into rent arrears has doubled during the Covid-19 crisis, mainly due to loss of income, and a “proactive” strategy is required to manage arrears and prevent a rise in evictions.