Some dishonest landlords and agents issue a sham licence to trick renters into believing they have fewer rights. But whatever the agreement might be called, the status of a tenancy is not established by the paperwork, it’s established in practice. Here’s how you can tell the difference
Your rights around the gas meter; what can you do about unfair terms? And ‘quiet enjoyment’
How to challenge a proposed rent increase; a shout out to Southwark
Fear of fire, digital surveillance and Action on Empty Homes
Minister of Housing supports rent controls
Not in England, though. Here, neither regional government nor local government currently has the power to 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
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
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? Life without wifi
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
You can still contact us via this website, or by leaving a voicemail message on the office number. 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. 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?
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.
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