There have been a number of government initiatives so far which intend to support people in the private rented sector, including halting evictions for three months and raising the Local Housing Allowance rate. However, concerns have been raised about the long and short term impact of such strategies.
“The inquiry will examine how effective the Government support has been in supporting individuals in the private rented sector or who are homeless…it will also look at what long term strategies will need to be put in place to support both groups in the long-term, once current measures expire.”
Submissions to the Parliamentary inquiry can be sent here: https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/122/impact-of-covid19-coronavirus-on-homelessness-and-the-private-rented-sector/