
Generation Rent
@genrentuk
The voice of private renters. We campaign to make our homes safe, secure and affordable.
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https://www.generationrent.org 14-11-2011 12:03:23
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Our Director Tom Darling was on PoliticsHome podcast last week talking about the Renters' Rights Bill. It suits landlord groups to claim that problems with renting are all down to supply and demand of rented housing. But what people need is housing - not more landlords.



When landlords break the law, renters usually rely on the council to step in. But for some offences, tenants can claim back rent themselves. New Generation Rent research finds that tenants win cases against landlords just as much as councils. But new reforms fail to build on this.🧵



In England, private renters can face unlimited rent hikes. This isn’t acceptable. Sign Generation Rent’s petition and help fight for better protections for renters👇 change.org/p/introduce-ca…











We're supporting St Mungo's open letter. As well as rethinking reforms to welfare, it's crucial the government invest in social homes to end homelessness.