A ban on bailiff evictions has been extended
- Credit: Archant Thousands of renters could face eviction in the coming months without further help - that is the warning from Ipswich Citizens Advice after the Covid-19 crisis left many unable to pay bills.
To their relief, people in rent arrears have been given a temporary reprieve from losing their homes after the government extended a ban on bailiff evictions - which had due to be lifted on Monday (January 11).
That has bought those desperately trying to keep up with payments another six weeks. The only exceptions are in the most extreme cases, such as those involving anti-social behaviour, illegal occupation or extreme rent arrears equivalent to six months.
Unfortunately, Ms Lea was made redundant five days before the furlough scheme was announced, but after lots of back and forth she managed to get onto the scheme and was furloughed until August.
She said the scheme was fantastic and it allowed her some financial security in what was a very challenging time.
She has since applied for around 200 jobs and says the radio silence can be deflating when you hear nothing back.
Ms Lea described herself as a positive person, but said she felt depressed when she was made redundant.
She said: It s been so tough. In the beginning it was constant rejection, day in and day out. There was a point where I was super low and I didn t leave the house even just to go for a walk.
Unfortunately, Ms Lea was made redundant five days before the furlough scheme was announced, but after lots of back and forth she managed to get onto the scheme and was furloughed until August.
She said the scheme was fantastic and it allowed her some financial security in what was a very challenging time.
She has since applied for around 200 jobs and says the radio silence can be deflating when you hear nothing back.
Ms Lea described herself as a positive person, but said she felt depressed when she was made redundant.
She said: It s been so tough. In the beginning it was constant rejection, day in and day out. There was a point where I was super low and I didn t leave the house even just to go for a walk.