Rent controls now!
Join us on Saturday 18 April for the national housing demonstration demanding the introduction of rent controls and investment in council housing to bring an end to the housing crisis. Sky-rocketing housing costs are destroying our ability to live decent lives. Unaffordable rents are pushing people out of the neighbourhoods we call home, hollowing out […]
December 2025 Newsletter
Hellow from Southwark Private Renters’ Support Project! Our December newsletter updates you on the implementation timeline of the Renters’ Rights Act, shares information about services over the festive season, and an invitation to SHAPE’s upcoming organising meeting. Renters’ Rights Act introduced from 1 May 2026 The law is finally changing for the private rented sector […]
August 2025 Newsletter
Hello from Southwark Private Renters’ Support Project! Our August newsletter has exciting news of our upcoming Conference, an invitation to the next Cost of Living Roadshow, and an update on the Renters’ Rights Bill. Private Renters Conference 2025 We’re excited to announce that the Private Renters Conference 2025 will take place on Wednesday 10 September, […]
Awareness Campaign: If Your Landlord Doesn’t Have A Property Licence
What can you do if your landlord doesn’t have a property licence? We asked questions to Private Sector Housing Enforcement team at Southwark Council. Here are the top questions and answers on how the Council can help. Where do I check if my property has a license? You can check on the council’s website here […]
Awareness Campaign: Southwark’s Property Licensing
We invite all Southwark’s private tenants to join us on our first awareness campaign! Learn about property licencing – what it is, why it matters, and the benefits it can provide to the renters in the borough.