Franz Doerr, CEO at rental payments platform flatfair, commented:Â
âThe most important thing a tenant can do if they are worried about not being able to pay their rent is to let their landlord know straight away.
âLandlords, at the end of the day, are human and more often than not will be willing to work with their tenants to find a solution and, ultimately, avoid court proceedings.
âSadly, government support for both renters and landlords is being dialled back, so they will now have to take matters into their own hands.
âWe would urge struggling landlords and tenants alike to try our Resolve tool â it is completely free and designed to help both parties agree on a reasonable and achievable repayment plan.â
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