Hopefully, 2017 started well for you but the high volume of emails from renters wanting to know more about their rights in difficult circumstances strongly suggests that a lot of us are living through hard times. Cold homes are a particular problem. Read on to learn more about your rights to a warm home. And… Read More »
December 2016
Sign up to receive future newsletters via email I wanted to fill our last newsletter of the year with Seasonal good cheer and happily, there is some good news. There’s the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement and how that links to The Renters’ Rights Bill. Then, the additional and selective licensing schemes that aim to raise standards… Read More »
Newsletter November 2016
The private rented sector is rising up the political agenda. Three Bills intended to improve the lot of private renters are progressing through Parliament. Read more about those, join the Generation Rent campaign to end ‘no-fault’ evictions and see if you can make savings on your energy bills this Winter. CAMPAIGN AGAINST UNFAIR EVICTIONS Scottish… Read More »
Newsletter September 2016
While Rosie enjoys her maternity leave, I’m sitting in the Co-ordinator’s seat. Of course, Rosie is a very hard act to follow but now, I’m finally ready to say it Generation Rent: London’s Turning On 26 September, Generation Rent released their latest report, which includes proposals to improve the lot of London renters. The report calls… Read More »
Learning More About Immigration Status Checks & ‘The Right To Rent’
The ‘right to rent’ scheme requires checks on the immigration status of prospective tenants. Landlords (or their agents) who fail to comply face fines of up to £3000, so they have no choice. To fully understand the impact this ‘right to rent’ scheme is having on people, Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) has… Read More »