Scotland extends eviction protections for further six months

19 March 2021 by
Scotland extends eviction protections for further six months

The Scottish government has extended the moratorium on lease irritation for a further six months, banning commercial evictions until 30 September.

Both Wales and England have also extended such protections for businesses until the end of June, while the UK government has launched a call for evidence on negotiations between tenants and landlords and said it was prepared to take further steps if negotiations were not happening and there was a significant risk to jobs.

UKHospitality Scotland executive director Willie Macleod said: "This is a helpful and pragmatic move by the Scottish government. After the moratorium was extended in England and Wales, it was absolutely right that Scotland followed suit. We are grateful that it has gone even further and been extended for an additional six months.

"As with the rest of the UK, rent debt for Scottish hospitality businesses has spiralled to frightening levels. It has become a huge burden that threatens the immediate survival and the chances of growth for businesses. Extending the moratorium was necessary to give businesses breathing room and stay alive for the forthcoming reopening.

"This is only a stay of execution, though. The UK government's call for evidence must find an equitable solution that brings landlords to the table and shares out this burden fairly – and it must consider measures that also apply in Scotland. This burden is the result of a once-in-a-lifetime crisis and hospitality cannot be expected to shoulder it alone."

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TagsScotland and rent
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