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3 December, 2020 Open access

Scottish Government announces temporary ban on enforcement of evictions from rented properties for six-week period until 22 January 2021

However, Housing Minister advises that evictions may still proceed in cases of serious anti-social or criminal behaviour, including in cases of domestic abuse

The Scottish Government has announced a temporary, six-week ban on the enforcement of evictions from rented properties.

Announcing that regulations will be introduced shortly that will prevent eviction orders being brought between 11 December 2020 and 22 January 2021, Housing Minister Kevin Stewart said today -

‘A temporary ban on carrying out evictions will give additional peace of mind to tenants over Christmas and into the new year. It will also prevent additional burdens being placed on health and housing services, during a time where they are already working hard due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It will allow tenants who are facing eviction, and may decide to take the opportunity to form extended bubbles over the festive period in line with relaxed guidance, time to effectively self-isolate afterwards should they come into contact with a positive person.’

However, Mr Stewart also confirmed that -

‘Where there is evidence of serious anti-social or criminal behaviour, including in cases of domestic abuse, evictions can still proceed as normal.’

For more information, see Christmas eviction ban introduced from gov.scot