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Generation Rent appoints Holly Williamson as CEO
She said: "I’m really excited to get going and make sure private renters’ experiences and needs are heard in the corridors of power across the UK.”
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Rental Market
Charities warn Renters’ Rights Bill could enable excessive guarantor demands
Housing and renters’ groups warn that excessive guarantor demands could be used to discriminate against poorer tenants under the Renters’ Rights Bill, with calls for the Government to close the loophole.
News
Renters’ Rights Bill “too late” for thousands facing Section 21 eviction – Generation Rent
Section 21 evictions in England hit a record high in 2023, with 32,387 households taken to court by their landlord.
Rental Market
One in five private renters use deposit protection system, finds Generation Rent
A lack of trust in the deposit protection system and concerns about landlord behaviour discouraged tenants from exercising their rights.
News
More than half of Facebook Marketplace rental listings scams – Generation Rent
Out of 300 rental property adverts reviewed, 74% contained at least one sign of being suspicious or fraudulent.
News
Generation Rent responds to Labour press release on renters
Labour's new measures for renters, including ending no-fault evictions and raising energy efficiency standards, have been welcomed by Generation Rent, which calls for further steps to protect tenants from unfair rent increases and exploitation.
News
One million private renters could miss out on their vote, warns Generation Rent
One million private renters in the UK could miss out on their vote on 4th July if they don’t register by 18th June, warns Generation Rent.
Lead Story
Renting groups call for new Government to provide further support for renters’ rights
Leading renting and housing organisations have today backed a letter calling on political party leaders to commit to stronger renters’ rights policies.
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One in four local councils in England spending 5% of core budget on temporary accommodation
These findings emerged as the Government shelved the Renters (Reform) Bill in the face of the July General Election.
Featured
Generation Rent urges all Metro Mayor candidates to set out plans to support renters
Generation Rent recently released their six asks for Metro Mayors and encourage all candidates to make clear how they will protect renters under their jurisdiction.
Lead Story
Generation Rent welcomes Scotland’s new rent control commitment
Ben Twomey said that the introduction of the Bill stands as testament to what renter campaigns can achieve.
News
Suburbanisation of renters increases political power
The shifting demographics of private renters are changing the political landscape in England. According to Generation Rent's analysis of the latest census data, the number of constituencies with at least 20% private renters has soared from 114 in 2011 to 194.