MP Accuses Housing Association Of Turfing Out Tenants

Poplar and Limehouse MP Jim Fitzpatrick has pledged his support for tenants threatened with eviction by East Thames Housing Association. East Thames residents told Mr Fitzpatrick at a surgery meeting they received letters stating they must either buy their homes or vacate them. Residents living in an intermediate market rented property received the news that the housing association had taken the “difficult decision” in light of “the current economic climate.” A spokeswoman for East Thames told Mr Fitzpatrick : “As you are aware, we have had to review our housing offer in line with government changes, particularly the year on year rent cut, which will result in a £14m reduction to our annual income.” Read more on The Wharf.