Challenging rental affordability
Whilst the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act brings in significant reforms for the private rented sector to provide greater security for tenants, we know that affordability remains the biggest challenge for those living in privately rented housing. With a new Prime Minister in Downing Street, there has been much speculation about the possibility of […]
How does the Renters’ Rights Act affect my tenancy?
The Renters’ Rights Act finally come into force from 1 May 2026. If you already had a tenancy in the private rented sector, you may be wondering how the new law will affect you. Our blog post explains some of the key changes for you if you have a tenancy that started before 1 May. […]
Southwark Private Renters’ Fair
We’re holding our first Southwark Private Renters’ Fair on Saturday 30 May at the Rockingham Community Centre! With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force from 1 May, we’re working with Southwark Council, legal and community organisations in the borough to make sure renters are getting the support they need to access their rights, and […]
Ask your councillor to support the National Housing Demonstration!
We need local politicians to support the National Housing Demonstration on Saturday 18 April who will champion our demands for rent controls and council housing development. The upcoming local elections on 7 May make this a crucial time to get councillors and candidates to show their commitment to helping solve the housing crisis. Use our […]
Key changes for renters: before and after 1 May 2026
¡Esta publicación también está disponible en español más abajo! Unsure about how the Renters’ Rights Act is going to affect you as a private renter? Our explainer below shows the changes to your rights before and after 1 May. habrá cambios significativos en los derechos de los inquilinos tras la Ley de Derechos de los […]
Is your Section 21 notice valid?
With Section 21 eviction notices on their way out later this year through the Renters’ Rights Act, many private renters are currently still vulnerable to ‘no-fault’ eviction as landlords can take their final opportunity to use this power. It’s important that renters understand our rights when it comes to Section 21 evictions. Many Section 21 […]
Your new rights under the Renters’ Rights Act
The law is finally changing for the private rented sector, bringing greater security for millions of tenants. After years of campaigning, the Renters’ Rights Act finally became law on 27 October 2025. Many of the changes to tenancies and renters’ rights will become active from 1 May 2026, to give landlords and local authorities time […]
Campaña De Concientización: ¡Prueba Tus Conocimientos!
En este artículo, puede probar cuánto sabe sobre licencias de propiedad. ¡Responda estas diez preguntas y compruébelo usted mismo!
Awareness Campaign: Test Your Knowledge!
In this article, we have compiled ten questions about property licensing. Take the test to assess your knowledge and see how much you know about property licensing in Southwark.
Campaña De Concientización: Una Lista De Sitios Web Útiles
En nuestros artículos anteriores, analizamos varios aspectos de la concesión de licencias de propiedad. Esta semana, hemos creado una lista de sitios web útiles. Entonces, si su propiedad no tiene licencia, esta lista lo ayudará a encontrar información más fácilmente.