Important policy research on the private rental sector and affordability (or rather lack of it) in Wales.

#housing #housingpolicy #Wales #renting #privaterenting #generationrent

https://sheltercymru.org.uk/policy_and_research/understanding-affordability-who-does-the-private-rented-sector-in-wales-work-for-and-how-do-we-change-it/

Don’t care which political party this #landlord belongs to, it’s an example of much that is wrong with the #UK #privateRenting property market. Private landlordism needs to be regulated pretty much out of existence

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/aug/30/labour-mp-accused-of-renting-out-ant-infested-flats-with-black-mould?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Many private renters are not aware of their rights and end up living in poor conditions. Camden Council is holding an online forum to advise tenants.

“Private renting can be difficult so it’s important that renters across Camden know how to access support and advice.

“This forum will provide expert advice on living in a house in multiple occupation (HMO), claiming back rent (for example if you live in an unlicensed HMO), and what fees to look out for when looking for a property to rent. We will also explain what the Council can do to help,” says Camden Council’s housing support service.

Camden Private Renters Forum will take place online at 6pm on Wednesday 29 November 2023. Registration for the event is here. More information about the Camden Private Renters Forum is here.

Camden also has a leaflet about advice and support for those struggling with the cost of living crisis.

https://fitzrovianews.com/2023/11/15/advice-forum-to-help-tenants-renting-in-the-private-sector-in-camden/

#CamdenCouncil #housing #privateRenting

Camden Federation of Private Tenants will have two guest speakers from AgeUK at its 2023 annual general meeting this month to advise residents on how to avoid being scammed.

Ann-Marie Carrol, scam prevention and support officer, and Paul Webley, information and advice manager at AgeUK will be talking about the different type of scams, how to protect yourself from scammers, and where to go for help if you are scammed.

The meeting will also include the formal business of the organisation. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Tenants can also join the meeting via Zoom if they have provided CFPT with an email address.

Camden Federation of Private Tenants, Annual General Meeting, 6pm Tuesday 26 September 2023 at Saint Silas Church Hall, a few yards away from 13 Malden Road, London, NW5 3HS.

#CamdenFederationOfPrivateTenants #housing #privateRentedSector #privateRenting

https://fitzrovianews.com/2023/09/17/ageuk-guest-speakers-at-camden-private-tenants-agm-2023/