Our annual Renters’ Rights Awareness Week has come to an end! From the 7th to 11th of October, Generation Rent hosted five daily webinars, tailored to different renter groups. These included migrant renters, student renters, older renters, and a general session for working-age renters. We also hosted a discussion session with the biggest names in the renters’ rights movement; Vicky Spratt, Nick Bano and our Chief Executive, Ben Twomey!
To watch our webinars, click the links below:
Are you a private renter? Are you working and still finding it hard to pay your rent? Are you confused about your rights as a renter?
Our speakers:
- Eleanor Solomon: Housing and property solicitor at Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP and member of Generation Rent’s Board.
- James Bull: Assistant National Officer, UNISON
- Chair: Ben Twomey, Chief Executive at Generation Rent.
Do you struggle with renting? Are you unsure of your rights? Do you face issues renting on and off campus? Is this affecting your studies and wellbeing?
Our Speakers:
- Nicholas Coomber: Private Housing and Advice Team Manager for the University of London housing advice service.
- Al Mcclenahan: Financial Penalty Training and Support Lead at Justice For Tenants.
- Chair: Dan Wilson Craw, Deputy Chief Executive of Generation Rent.
Are you a migrant?
Are you unclear about your rights as a private renter in the UK? Are you worried about paying your rent? Are you struggling to find organisations that can help you?
Our speakers:
- Sam Lister, Policy and Practice Officer at the Chartered Institute of Housing.
- Son Olszewski, Organiser at POMOC.
- Chair: Tilly Smith, Campaigns and Partnerships Officer at Generation Rent.
The Past and Future of Renting
We all know how challenging renting can be, but have you ever wondered how we ended up with an unfair renting system? Or what steps we can take to improve our current system?
We’re hosting a webinar featuring some fantastic speakers to explore these topics.
Our Speakers:
- Chair: Ben Twomey, Chief Executive of Generation Rent.
- Nick Bano: Barrister and Author of Against Landlords.
- Vicky Spratt: Journalist, Housing Activist and Author of Tenants: The People on the Frontline of Britain’s Housing Emergency.
Are you an older renter?
Are you concerned with home adaptations? Are you struggling to keep warm in your own home? Are you facing renting hardship, to the point where you are struggling to keep healthy?
Our Speakers:
- Holly Holder: Director of Homes for Ageing Better.
- Fran Graham: Information and Advice Trainer for Independent Age.
- Chair: Tilly Smith, Campaigns and Partnerships Officer.
Huge thanks to all of our supporters and panellists who participated.
Generation Rent relies on the support of our members. To continue to help us host events and fight for renters’ rights, consider becoming a Generation Rent member. Click here to find out more.
To learn more about your rights as a renter, please visit our Know Your Rights page, here.