Insights and Opinions Dr David Smith 20/01/2021

Blog: The Debt Respite Scheme

The Debt Respite Scheme (also known as breathing space) will come into force on 4th May. 

The scheme will ban banks and landlords from chasing tenants for unpaid debts, by offering them a period of time to try to find a solution to their financial problems.

In this blog published on JMW solicitors website, Dr David Smith, NRLA legal counsel, writes about what landlords need to know in relation to the new scheme.

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Dr David Smith

Dr David Smith Legal Counsel, NRLA

David is the NRLA’s Legal Counsel and was the RLA’s Policy Director. David specialises in residential property rights and agency and has experience of a wide range of property litigation. David is a Partner at JMW Solicitors.

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