Insolvency and possession proceedings
How debt remedies including bankruptcy, breathing space and DROs affect possession proceedings and eviction.
This content applies to England
Breathing space and landlord notices
Landlords cannot give notices for rent arrears included in a breathing space moratorium while the moratorium is in force, rules banning the notice depend on the tenancy type.
Breathing space and possession proceedings
Breathing space and mental health crisis moratoriums prevent landlords and lenders from taking possession due to rent or mortgage arrears.
Possession proceedings against a bankrupt tenant
If the tenant is bankrupt, the possession proceedings can continue but there are restrictions on the rent that the landlord can recover.
Debt relief orders and possession
If a tenant is subject to a debt relief order (DRO), the possession proceedings can continue but there are restrictions on the rent that the landlord can recover.