Renters protected against eviction in Jersey during coronavirus pandemic

Jersey's Housing Minister has welcomed developments which give renters protection against eviction during the coronavirus pandemic.

Senator Sam Mezec wrote to leading housing providers highlighting the importance of them taking a "pragmatic and compassionate approach" towards their tenants.

Since then, several social housing housing providers, as well as the Jersey Landlords Association, have confirmed that evictions will not be pursued during the outbreak.

However, Senator Mezec says more needs to be done to protect them in the future.