First things first I am going to begin this piece with both an apology and a credit, to recently retired judge Nic Madge and his new article printed in the latest edition of Legal Action magazine for … [Read more...]
Tessa Shepperson Newsround #116
Today is the day when we all go on strike to save the planet. So what can the private rented sector do to help the planet? Probably quite a lot. Around 20% of emissions come from domestic dwellings … [Read more...]
Why not discourage the crooks by making crooked practice more expensive?
Safer Renting As some readers will know, three years ago my ex-Lewisham council colleague Roz Spencer and I started “Safer Renting”. Based at Cambridge House in south London, we are a tenant’s … [Read more...]
Tessa Shepperson Newsround #115
Back today from a 2 day Conference (hence no posts for the past 2 days) - what do I find in the news to report? Agents warned that charging tenants their fees for arranging repairs is illegal One of … [Read more...]
Tessa Shepperson Newsround #114
Quite an exciting week politically, what do we have for you on the housing front? Labour is planning 'right to buy' for the PRS This came up in an interview with John McDonnel with the FT. I … [Read more...]
Can my landlords let themselves into my flat when I am out?
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Joanne. I have been housed in temporary accommodation by the council. I pay most of my rent myself and get a very minimal amount of housing benefit. I have … [Read more...]