Feature: Welcome to Renting While Black
by Carla Abreu
More than one in 10 Black and Asian people have found it hard to find a safe home because of discrimination. Carla Abreu speaks to some of them.
Tag: renters unions
Analysis: Right to Buy 2.0 is an Unmitigated Disaster
by Ell Folan
Boris Johnson’s bright idea for winning back young voters is only going to deepen their misery, writes Ell Folan.
Opinion: No, Renters Still Can’t Rely on the Government to Protect Them
by Beth Redmond
With the announcement of another lockdown, the government has extended mortgage holidays for homeowners – but still isn't supporting renters. Beth Redmond argues when it comes to renters rights, we can't rely on the government to protect us.
Report: Students Have Been Duped Into Returning to Halls – So They’re Refusing to Pay Rent
by Rivkah Brown
On Tuesday, the University of Manchester joined the growing list of UK universities whose students are going on rent strike during the pandemic. Rivkah Brown reports on the student movement the pandemic has restarted.
Report: ‘It Scares Me to Think Where We’ll End Up’: The Renters Facing Homelessness Now the Eviction Ban Has Lifted
by Hannah Green
With the eviction ban lifted this week, thousands of renters have found themselves faced with the prospect of being made homeless during a global pandemic. Joining calls from activists and campaign groups, they are demanding that they be protected, reports Hannah Green.
Report: Renters Unions Are Preparing to Resist an ‘Impending Tsunami’ of Evictions
by Rivkah Brown
Landlords hoping to ride the 'impending tsunami' of evictions stand to be disappointed as renters unions prepare to resist. Rivkah Brown reports.
What Should Rent Controls Actually Do?
by Gordon Maloney
There is a broad consensus across the population that rent controls are a good idea. But they aren’t always radical, or even that progressive. Gordon Maloney outlines the kind of rent controls we should fight for, and how it is we should fight for them.