I’m not sure I’ll be able to pay my rent. What can I do?

I’m not sure I’ll be able to pay my rent. What can I do?

You are still expected to pay rent during this time, although landlords have been encouraged by government not to serve notices for rent arrears. If you are struggling, government advice is to speak to your landlord as soon as possible and ask them to agree to some form of temporary relief.

This could be a rent reduction, a rent holiday, or an agreement to pay back arrears at a later date. Make sure you claim all benefits you are entitled to and speak to your local authority about whether there is any emergency money available.