Eviction Risk Monitor

In this Eviction Risk Monitor research, we have analysed the number and location of possession claims issued in England. A possession claim is an advanced stage in the possession process. While not all households issued with a claim will end up being evicted, a claim is a good indication of the extent to which families are struggling to keep up with their housing costs and their potential exposure to losing their home. Furthermore, a possession claim is not the start of the difficulty for families. It’s often preceded by months of financial trouble which impacts a great many more people, with previous Shelter research showing that a third of people are struggling or failing to meet their housing costs.