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Eviction ban hoax: Landlords will be able to evict tenants behind on rent

LANDLORDS will be able to evict tenants who have fallen behind on rent during the pandemic from tomorrow. 

Despite the government extending the ban on bailiff evictions last Friday, the new legislation weakens protections for many tenants. 

Since September, landlords have only been able to evict tenants in exceptional circumstances, such as anti-social behaviour or falling into “substantial arrears.”  

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