Coronavirus in Moray: Lochhead welcomes 6-month eviction ban
Moray's MSP has welcomed the announcement that private and social tenants will receive increased protection from eviction during the pandemic.
Emergency Scottish Government legislation will increase the minimum notice period to up to six months.
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill, which contains substantial further powers and measures to ensure essential public services can continue, will be introduced in the Scottish Parliament tomorrow.
Richard Lochhead said: "We must all work together to meet this challenge, which is why measures to prevent evictions and relieve some of the financial pressure people in Moray may be facing due to the coronavirus crisis are welcome.
"The Scottish Government has also encouraged all landlords to be as flexible as possible during this unprecedented time, and I would urge them to also seek assistance if necessary by speaking to their lenders about mortgage breaks.
"No-one should face losing their home as a result of this coronavirus pandemic. The move to ban evictions during this crisis will bring security to people's lives when they need it most."