Give renters better protection from eviction
The number of renters being forced out of their homes has reached a record level, with over 37,000 people being evicted in 2013. Shockingly, almost two thirds of these evictions are 'no fault' Section 21 evictions. This means the landlord does not have to have a reason for evicting his tenants - most tenants pay their rent on time and are exemplary tenants. In fact, rent arrears across the UK are falling - and mortgage reposessions are at their lowest level since 2007. This is simply because greedy landlords want to maximise their profits, with no thought to the disruption and misery they are bringing to their tenants.
If they don't use the Section 21 route, landlords often hike up the rent to unaffordable levels in order to coerce their tenant out of the property, or into paying rent they cannot afford. We want your Parliamentary candidates to agree to support rent control and give tenants peace of mind that they can afford to stay in their property and won't be forced out by a landlord drastically raising their rent.
Finally, we think it is important that tenants are given the same rights as home owners and be allowed to let out their spare room if they need to. If a renter finds themself facing financial difficulty, letting out their spare room means they are able to pay their rent, keeping their landlord happy as well being able to eat that month.
Generation Rent’s mission is that every home in the private rented sector is safe, secure and affordable.
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Bismah Naqui – 07498926134
Nye Jones – 07590720116
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Individual Advice
Generation Rent can’t offer advice about individual problems. Here are a few organisations that can:
- Advice for Renters provides free or low-cost legal advice and representation from expert housing specialists.
- Shelter’s free housing advice helpline 0808 800 4444 is open 8am-8pm on weekdays and 8am-5pm on weekends, 365 days a year.
- Citizens Advice has a network of local bureaux
- A solicitor listed on Housing Law Practitioners Association
- A solicitor listed on Law Centres Network
- Safer Renting protects tenants dealing with criminal landlords, specialising in preventing illegal evictions
- Get Rent Back can help you claim back rent from a negligent landlord
- Justice for Tenants can help you claim back rent as above, and recover an unprotected deposit
You might also find quick but informal help on ACORN’s Facebook forum, and there are more suggestions on The Renters Guide.