The Government is considering legislation to force landlords and tenants to seek arbitration before going to court to settle disputes over rent arrears that have accrued during the Covid-19 lockdowns, i can reveal.
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Steve Barclay, is due to outline proposals to solve rental disputes on both commercial and residential properties to MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday as part of a statement on the Government’s economic strategy during the extended lockdown until at least 19 July.
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