PUBLIC INFORMATION PAGES FROM CAMDEN COUNCIL

PRIVATE tenants worried about paying rent should speak with their landlord about the option of rent reduction or late payment.

You can also apply for Universal Credit, and if you’re already receiving that or Housing

Benefit, you can apply to the Council for Discretionary Housing Payment, by calling

020 7974 4444 (option 9).

All eviction proceedings have been put on hold by the Government until at least 25 June. No evictions should be taking place during this time. It’s a criminal offence to illegally evict or harass tenants. If you’re being harassed or threatened with eviction, contact the private sector housing team on 020 7974 2543, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, or email hmolicensing@camden.gov.uk

For more information and advice, visit camden.gov.uk/financialsupport