If you are a student and renting from a private landlord in London then have a look at this useful guide that has been produced by the University of London Housing Service
Come and have your say at our older (50+) private renters meeting on 20th October
In association with Age UK London and our Renters’ Right London project, we would like to invite you to a meeting to hear your experiences of being an older (50+) private renter in the capital and for you to share your thoughts/ideas with us as to what you think needs happen to bring about improvements […]
Looking for a new job and like a challenge ?
Then visit our Jobs page and check out our latest Maternity Cover vacancy at our Renters’ Rights London (RRL) project.
How to save yourself £200 per year
One of the easiest and quickest ways to do this is to change your gas/electricity supplier – which can be done either online or over the phone. To find out more, call Green Camden Helpline on: 0800 801 738 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm)
Right to Rent: A Tenant’s Guide to the new Landlord Immigration Checks
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) have produced a useful guide to ensure that tenants understand: The background to the ‘right to rent’ scheme The requirements of the scheme How to prepare for a ‘right to rent’ check How to prove you have the ‘right to rent’ What to do if you […]
London Renters’ Hustings Meeting
With private renting now the biggest tenure in London, housing is the number one issue at this year’s Mayoral Election. But there is just one opportunity for the candidates to debate their plans to fix the housing crisis head-to-head, and take questions from ordinary renters. Click here to register your place at this important meeting
Come and have your say on Government changes to housing
Come and discuss how we should respond to the Government’s proposed housing changes. We believe they will impact council tenants, private renters and people trying to get onto the property ladder in Camden.
Camden Council launches new landlord licensing scheme
Landlords who rent out shared housing in Camden must now have a licence. The scheme applies to house shares, converted flats, student homes and bedsits – also known as Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). To ensure better living conditions for Camden residents who live in shared housing, the scheme will include property inspections and advice […]
Emergency community meetings on housing
Tuesday 17 November – 7pm Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, NW3 3HA Thursday 19 November – 7pm Camden Centre, Town Hall, Judd Street, WC1H 9JE Did you know the Government has proposed changes to housing policy which would affect tenants in council and housing association homes, private renters and people in the borough trying […]
New fire safety changes
From 1st October 2015, new regulations came into force requiring landlords to ensure the fire safety of their tenants as well as offer protection against carbon monoxide poisoning. The new safety laws make it compulsory for all landlords to: Fit at least one smoke alarm on each floor of their premises Fit a carbon monoxide […]
