You may have more protections than you think

The ban on most evictions was lifted this week and the notice period on Section 21 evictions has been reduced from 6 months to 4 months. But if your landlord has failed to provide you with certain documents you could be protected from eviction – up to three quarters of renters, according to our latest research.

Our new research has also revealed the lack of knowledge about rights among private renters, which the first Renters’ Rights Awareness Week, taking place on 14-20 June, aims to change.

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Individual Advice

Generation Rent can’t offer advice about individual problems. Here are a few organisations that can:

You might also find quick but informal help on ACORN’s Facebook forum, and there are more suggestions on The Renters Guide.