The great desertion of renters
Picture of to let signs. Image Credits via Albert Bridge, Creative Commons. One of the most notable effects of the current pandemic is the dramatic rise of renter uncertainty. This…
Illegal Evictions – Divide and rule
Since the start of the recession there has been a rise in illegal evictions, and with the changes to Housing Benefit coming in next year there could be an even…
Can You Trust Your Landlord With Your Personal Details?
If you live in rented housing, then there's a chance that your personal details are being stored and shared without your knowledge. It has recently emerged that landlords have been…
A call for a Tenants' Movement
Housing is one of the defining issues of our generation. Not only have sub-prime mortgages triggered a financial crisis that has led to high unemployment and austerity measures, but it's…
The case against landlords
Let's face it: nobody wants to live in private sector rented accommodation. This is the type of housing which provides the least secure forms of tenure, and where the worst…