Black people 68% more likely than white people to be arrested under “outdated” Vagrancy Act
Latest research from Generation Rent has found that police in England are disproportionately using a 19th century law that criminalises rough sleeping against people who are Black. Freedom of information […]
South Asian private renters in Southall struggle to find good quality homes
Research conducted with South Asian residents in the West London constituency of Ealing Southall has found that local private renters face significant issues when finding safe and affordable homes in […]
Campaign wins: How the Renters (Reform) Bill could make renting fairer and more equal
At Generation Rent we have been campaigning tirelessly to make sure that not only will the Renters (Reform) Bill improve the lives of renters, but also address the discrimination that […]
The fight for tenants to have control of their homes and their heating
In this piece Tilly Smith, our Campaigns and Partnerships Officer, explains how landlords can try to control your heating. It’s not easy being a renter. You pay your rent every […]
Minority ethnic people more likely to be ignored when searching for new privately rented homes
New research by Generation Rent has revealed that white people are 36% more likely to receive a positive response when applying to rent on SpareRoom than Black people. Profiles where […]
Private renters in Tower Hamlets struggle to find safe and secure housing latest research reveals
Our latest research into the experiences of private renters in the London borough of Tower Hamlets has revealed that local private renters struggle with affordability, standards and disrepair in their […]
Immigration policy causing housing-related poverty, Generation Rent tells UK Parliament
Generation Rent has responded to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Migration’s call-for-evidence on the link between immigration, asylum and refugee policy on […]
Predatory adverts to be clamped down on in new law after Generation Rent campaign
Content warning: sexual offences After a successful campaign by Generation Rent, the Online Safety Bill will target predators seeking exploitative arrangements often referred to as ‘Sex for Rent’. […]
Care workers, teaching assistants and other key workers are locked out of renting in Devon
New research from Generation Rent has revealed that local rents are too high for many key workers living in the county. Average wages for teaching assistants, taxi drivers, kitchen assistants, […]
Migrant groups face obstacles in accessing safe and secure housing
Research conducted by Generation Rent has revealed shocking discrimination towards migrant communities while navigating the private rental market. The findings, from a survey conducted with 126 migrant private renters living […]