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 has been extended – here’s what you need to know
The ban has been extended by a further 4 weeks, until 20th September. According to the government the following now applies: New 6 month notice periods to be in place until at least 31st March 2021 Once eviction hearings re-start, the judiciary will carefully prioritise the most serious cases including those involving anti-social behaviour 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, […]
A new guide to help you get up to 12 months’ rent back from your landlord
Rent Repayment Orders (RROs) are a new legal power available to tenants that can be used in the following circumstances: 1. If you live in an unlicensed house in a selective scheme area (‘house’ is any self-contained property, including flats and studios) or a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) covered by the mandatory scheme or […]
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 […]
Here’s how you could get up to 12 months’ rent back from your landlord
Private tenants, especially in London, have been exasperated by rising rents, rip-off agent fees and disgraceful living conditions in a property market where tenancy laws seem to favour the landlord. Now, however, little-known legislation has given tenants important powers to get up to 12 months’ rent back from unscrupulous landlords. The Housing and Planning Act […]
