Taylor Vinters - Solicitors

Tenants who face repossession from privately-rented properties may gain more support under new government plans.

Currently, tenants can be forced to leave their homes if their landlords have let out properties without the consent of mortgage lenders.

The government reports that many advice centres are receiving more enquiries from tenants who face eviction when their landlords' properties are repossessed.

However, under new ministerial proposals designed by the Communities and Local Government department, tenants could receive two months' notice if they have to leave their homes, rather than days.

It is hoped this could give them breathing space to find alternative accommodation.

Ministers have already taken steps to give tenants more notice of when possession hearings will take place, providing them with warnings up to seven weeks in advance.

Housing minister John Healey recently announced plans to crackdown on people who take advantage of the current social housing system by sub-letting their council homes.