If you’re a student renting from a private landlord in Camden then you really need to read this guide produced by the University of London Housing Services.
The eviction ban is due to end on 31st May – here’s what you need to know now
Notice periods which were previously extended to 6 months as an emergency measure during the pandemic will now be set at four months from 1st June. The goverment says this will offer tenants continued protection throughout Step 3 and into Step 4, which will begin from 21st June at the earliest. Subject to the public […]
The eviction ban has been extended (yet again) – here’s what you need to know this time
The goverment has announced, once again, that the ban on evictions has been extended by a further two months to 31st May. It comes after they announced another extension to the ban in February, which was due to last until 31st March. Under the current ban eviction court hearings and orders can still take place […]
Please take the private renters survey and help improve living conditions in Camden
A third of Camden residents live in privately rented accommodation, but many do not contact the Council for advice or support when they may need it. This can sometimes result in private renters putting up with poor housing conditions, including damp, lack of heating and overcrowding and poor behaviour by landlords/agents. Therefore, the Council and […]
The eviction ban is ending very soon – here’s what you need to know
You may or may not be aware, that the temporary ban on evictions will end on Sunday 23rd August. From Monday 24th August, the courts will start to consider claims made by landlords, and evictions will re-start. If you or anybody you know is facing eviction, it’s important that you understand what stage any action […]
Latest information about how to get in touch with us
Our office is currently open on a part-time basis. However, it is always best to email or call us rather than come to the office, especially if you don’t have an appointment. Email: admin@cfpt.org.uk Phone: 020 7383 0151 (if you leave a message we will call you back)
An older renters’ experience of claiming Pension Credit
If you receive a State Pension, you may also be entitled to a top-up called Pension Credit, which could bring in an extra £30 pounds or so per week. But two thirds of pensioners have not applied for Pension Credit. Even though it is also a vital “passport” benefit easing access to local Housing Benefit, […]
Have your say on the Government’s proposal to end Section 21 “no fault” evictions
On 15th April 2019, the government announced that it will put an end to so called “no-fault” evictions by repealing Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. Under the new framework, the goverment claim that “a tenant cannot be evicted from their home without good reason. This will provide tenants with more stability, protecting them […]
How can the Tenant Fees Act can help you ?
From 1st June 2019 – If you enter into a tenancy agreement, student let or licence to occupy housing in the private rented sector, a landlord or agent will be prohibited from charging you any fees or other payments that are not included in the list of permitted payments below. Before 1st June 2019 – […]
How can The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act help you ?
The Homes Act applies to: Private tenants Housing association tenants Council tenants The Homes Act does NOT cover people who have ‘licences to occupy’, instead of tenancy agreements. This may include lodgers (people who live with their landlord), some people who live in temporary accommodation, and some, but not all, property guardians. The type of […]
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