The next progressive government must improve housing standards for renters
Nearly a million properties in the private rented sector are judged to be ‘non-decent’
Nearly a million properties in the private rented sector are judged to be ‘non-decent’
‘If a landlord wants to sell the property, or move themselves or a family member into it, they should be required to compensate the tenant for the loss of their home.’
Abbott said that there was no sign the government was committed to ending no fault evictions and said a Labour government would put an end to the practice.
‘Research by the housing charity Shelter show that every 7 minutes in England, a Section 21 notice is served to a household.’
The private rented sector is fundamentally broken, trapping people in insecurity. It is one of the biggest challenges we face.
Research revealed how “no-fault evictions” are the number one cause of homelessness in England. Now people are taking to social media with their nightmare stories.
Young private renters voted for change
Homelessness will continue to rise unless we address the policies that are fuelling it
Government statistics show that growing numbers of people are finding themselves homeless at the end of privately rented tenancies
Shadow housing minister Emma Reynolds will today set out plans to reverse the coalition’s record, which has resulted in 205,000 fewer home owners