Renters’ Rights Bill update
The Renters’ Rights Bill passed its second reading in Parliament on 9th October. It is currently with a Public Bill Committee, which is expected to report back to the House by 28th November 2024. The bill seeks to abolish Section 21 (no fault) evictions and make it illegal to discriminate against renters with children or […]
Newsletter – August 2024
In our August bulletin, we will be updating on the work that has been done in the last quarter, discussing what is coming up next , providing news updates and highlighting the work of our community partner ‘Kineara’. As collaboration and communication is the best way to ensure private tenants can have a better renting […]
Southwark Private Renter’s Conference
On 27th June, twenty people from local voluntary and community sector organizations and Southwark Council met to discuss the issues facing private tenants in Southwark. The Southwark Private Renters’ Conference was supported by Southwark Council which is funding Southwark Private Renters Support Project. Presentations on licensing were given by Roz Spencer from Safer Renting, on […]
SPRSP X Generation Rent: Private Renters Survey
Southwark Private Renters Support Project have teamed up with Generation Rent on a research project to understand more about the state of the private rented sector in Southwark. Generation Rent’s research aims to engage with marginalised communities, ensuring that their experiences feed strongly into their work surrounding the Renters Reform Bill, as well as […]
4th June: Better Together Community Expo – Kineara
Hosted by Kineara, the expo will offer the opportunity to innovatively create partnerships, collaboration, co-operation and ultimately solidarity for vulnerable individuals in Southwark. The event will take place on Tuesday 4th June between 10am-2pm, at Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, SE1 6DR. Click here for map. The event is a one stop shop of support for […]
16th May: Cost of Living Roadshow
Hosted by Citizens Advice Southwark and Southwark Council, the roadshow will offer free support to Southwark residents. The roadshow will take place on Thursday 16th May, at Kingswood Arts at Kingswood House, Seeley Drive, Kingswood Estate, SE21 8QN. Click here for map. As per the previous roadshows, residents will be able to talk to […]
Newsletter – May 2024.
Our Newsletter is returning in 2024 with its second edition, and will be back every month with regular updates! As the Cost of Living crisis, rising bills and rent increases have challenged many private tenants over recent years, we believe that it is now more crucial than ever to equip private renters with the tools […]
Our Workshop For Private Tenants: Your Q&A
Our workshop for Southwark’s private tenants took place on 20th March in partnership with Southwark Refugee Communities Forum. If you missed it – don’t worry! We have summarized the most prominent questions and answers in this article.
30th March: Cost of Living Roadshow
Hosted by Citizens Advice Southwark, Pecan and Southwark Council, the roadshow will offer free support to Southwark residents.
Our Very First Newsletter Is Here!
Nearly six months after launching our website for private renters, the very first issue of our newsletter is finally here!