The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to shake up the way we rent. It’s getting rid of Section 21 evictions and bringing in lots of new rights and rules to support tenants. There’s a fair bit to get your head around!
That’s why for our Annual Renters’ Rights Awareness Week, we’re hosting FREE webinars to explain what these new laws are and what they mean for you, as well as existing rights that aren’t going to change, but are still good to know about.
We’re also running a prize draw in which you can win one of the latest books on housing, or Sally Rooney’s latest, Intermezzo. Read more and enter here.
Read more about our events and click the buttons below to register:
Monday, 13th of October, 6:00-7:00PM: How to get your landlord to fix disrepair
It’s hard trying to make a house a home when there is damp, disrepair – and worse – that your landlord refuses to take care of. Luckily, the Renters’ Rights Bill will try to push our landlords into making our homes a safer place to live.
Learn more about what you can do now if living in a poor quality home, and how the new Renters’ Rights Bill will improve this, by joining us on on our first Renters’ Rights Awareness Week Webinar.
Our Speakers:
- Chair: Dan Wilson Craw, Deputy Chief Executive at Generation Rent.
- Eleanor Solomon, housing and property solicitor at Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP
Tuesday, 14th of October, 6:00-7:00PM : Renters’ Rights Bill: transition period and the new system
The Renters’ Rights Bill is an overhaul of the current way we rent. Not only will Section 21 evictions be abolished, but there will be a host of new rights and regulations to access. It’s a lot to get your head round!
This is why we’re holding a webinar as part of our annual Renters’ Rights Awareness Week to explain exactly what to expect when the Bill becomes law. Click the button below to join us on Tuesday the 14th of October.
Our Speakers:
- Chair: Generation Rent Representative
- Guest: Sally Morshead, Principal Solicitor, Shelter
Wednesday, 15th of October, 6:00-7:00PM: Getting your deposit back
Tenancy deposit protection has been in place for nearly two decades, but many renters still struggle to get theirs back when they move home. Our experts will have valuable tips on what to do throughout your tenancy and afterwards to improve your chances of getting all your cash back.
Our Speakers:
- Chair: Tilly Smith, Generation Rent
- Tim Frome, MyDeposits
- Matt Boulton, Get My Deposit Back
Thursday, 16th of October, 6:00-7:00PM : Achieving success: Reflections on the Renters’ Rights Bill Plan
The Renters’ Rights Bill did not come into effect through thin air. It look years of campaigning from Generation Rent and other organisations to get done.
Want to know more about what the Bill means for renters and role we played to get here? Look behind the scenes on Thursday 16th October on our webinar for the details. Click the button below to register.
Our Speakers:
- Chair: Ben Twomey, Chief Executive of Generation Rent
- Florence Eshalomi, MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green (INVITED)
- Dan Wilson Craw, Deputy Chief Executive of Generation Rent (longest serving Generation Rent Staff member)
- Renters’ Panel Members who have recently experienced a Section 21
- Samir Jeraj, Journalist and member of Generation Rent’s board
Friday, 17th of October, 12-1PM: When can I get rent returned to me? Rent Repayment Orders
Did you know that if your home needs a licence but your landlord hasn’t applied for one, you could get a whole year of your rent back?
If you live in a house share of five or more people or your council has brought in a licensing scheme, this could be extremely valuable information.
Learn more about how this protection works in our last Renters’ Rights Awareness Week Webinar.
Our Speakers:
- Chair: Dan Wilson Craw, Deputy Chief Executive of Generation Rent
- Al McClenahan, Justice for Tenants
- Muhammed Williams, Tower Hamlets Council, Rent Repayment Project Officer
We hope to see you all soon.
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 or enter our prize draw to win a book here.
To learn more about your rights as a renter, please visit our Know Your Rights page, here.