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Renters (Reform) Bill update: Commons Committee
The committee stage of the Renters (Reform) Bill took place in November. After the Second Reading debate, this is the
Black people 68% more likely than white people to be arrested under “outdated” Vagrancy Act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
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
Why rent refunds are the key to fixing the rental market
One tweak to the Renters (Reform) Bill could transform renters’ awareness of rights, drive up landlords’ compliance with new rules
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
New report shines a light on the barriers care leavers face when finding a home to rent
In this our latest podcast episode, Ben Twomey, Chief Executive of Generation Rent is joined by Tilly Smith, Campaigns and
The chancellor’s boost to Local Housing Allowance offers only a temporary reprieve on rent affordability
By Ian Mulheirn and Dan Wilson Craw Summary Surging rents and declining affordability since 2020 For most of this year
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
Suburbanisation of renters boosts our influence at the ballot box
The growth of private renting in the past decade has given renters more political power, with our new analysis of
Government Amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill – First Thoughts
The Renters (Reform) Bill is finally moving forward. After months in deep freeze, we have seen progress in recent weeks
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
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