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Minister of Housing supports rent controls

22nd February 2021

Not in England, though. Here, neither regional government nor local government currently has the power respond to needs in this way.
A lot of us have debts but 24/7 help is available. As is the warm homes discount on energy bills, if you apply fast. Click through from the headline for all the details

The Renters Reform Coalition

17th December 2020

advice for London renters

Renters’ Rights London is well pleased to be one of 19 organizations founding the Renters Reform Coalition. The coalition is very new and still working on the fine points of our campaign. But we all agree that everyone deserves a safe, affordable and secure place to call home. Working together with government and others, we aim to achieve that.

Is the section 21 notice valid? How much notice are you entitled to? Property Licence Checker for London

19th November 2020

help for London renters

Since 20 September, landlords have been allowed to initiate ‘no fault’ eviction proceedings again. Even if the section 21 notice is valid (and it might not be) you are very probably entitled to a longer notice period this Winter. Read on for more information about that. And there’s a link to the Mayor of London’s Property Licence Checker

New rights in relation to electrical safety; what happens when the stay on evictions ends? And more

6th August 2020

advice for London renters

You have new rights in relation to electrical safety so there’s all you need to know about EICR checks. As the stay on evictions looks set to end on 23 August, there’s information about your choices if you receive a section 21 notice. There’s a survey for lodgers and a petition from Operation Wifi, too

Paying the rent during the coronavirus crisis

31st March 2020

You can still contact us via this website, or by leaving a voicemail message on the office number while we’re self-isolating. All messages are accessible remotely within minutes and we’ll answer you as soon as possible. Most recent emails and phone calls have come from renters whose living situation has been affected by the London lockdown. So read on for info about the ‘complete ban on evictions’ and claiming housing benefit

Security in shared flats and houses. Do you live in West Finchley N3?

1st March 2020

The high cost of housing means that many more Londoners now live in shared flats or houses than was the case 20 years ago. Aside from affordability, there can be many advantages to sharing a home, especially if you get on well with your housemates. But when you’re living with strangers, it’s not always easy to feel safe.

Legislation to #EndSection21, new campaigns and research calling for your contribution

5th February 2020

advice for London renters

The expertise you have gained through your experience of renting in London is in high demand now. Citizens Advice, Toynbee Hall and Camden Council are all keen to hear from you. We know, from the imminent success of the campaign to #EndSection21 evictions that together, we can win. So please do help furnish the evidence needed to keep making the strongest possible case for the changes we all need?

A bit about how to address disrepair but as there’s a General Election this week….

9th December 2019

help for London renters

All the main parties have made manifesto pledges for renters, as part of their stated ambitions to address the deepening housing emergency. Whichever Party wins power on 12 December, renters must hold them to the promises they’ve made.

How to end a fixed term tenancy early; Islington consultation and more

31st August 2019

advice for London renters

Now that we all know what ‘prorogation’ means, can we please take a moment to think about ‘disenfranchisement’? If your name is not on the electoral roll, you have disenfranchised yourself. But don’t worry; there’s a link to register to vote in here. There’s information about what to do if you need to end a fixed term tenancy early, as well. And if you live in Islington, the council is seeking your opinion of property licensing.

There’s good news, there’s better news, and there’s news about PM Boris Johnson

24th July 2019

help for London renters

Things are really hotting up! Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched his blueprint for reform of the private rented sector on Friday, 19 July. We worked on the blueprint so hope you’ll agree that it’s good. Then, on Sunday 21 July, Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) launched the long-awaited consultation into what should replace Section 21 (‘no fault’ evictions). These brilliant events almost overshadowed news of another MHCLG consultation, into widening access to the government’s ‘Rogue Landlord Database’. There are links to all of those in here

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