Friday, 28 February 2014

Crisis and Shelter Call for PRS reform

Shelter and Crisis are calling on the government to make urgent reforms to private renting after a landmark investigation by the charities revealed the significant struggles faced by homeless people rehoused in the sector.  The report is the result of a three-year investigation – the largest of its kind – following 128 formerly homeless families and individuals in England over 19 months who have been found a place to live in privately rented accommodation.  The charities are calling for improved conditions in rented homes, longer term tenancies to provide stability, tougher enforcement for landlords who ignore their responsibilities, and more support for all people recovering from homelessness moving in to private renting. Download a copy of the report from the Crisis website.

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