Tag: Shelter
“Don’t Shoot The Messenger!” Harassment...
When a tenant has beef with their landlord, I’m the guy they go to. My job is to either negotiate or prosecute, depending on the...
Rogue Landlords Under Attack for Tenant Misery
Homeless charity Shelter claims around 1,500 rogue landlords are making life a misery for tenants.
The figure was pinpointed from asking...
The New Kids on the Block
What do you think of the way councils operate in relation to housing in your area? Do you think they are on the ball? – Helpful?
Minister Backs SafeAgent Scheme for Landlords
Housing Minister Grant Shapps has urged letting agents to join a new money protection scheme for landlords and tenants.
Timing his...
SAFEagent closes on 1,000 member mark
Around 1,000 letting agents have pledged to offer better protection to landlord and tenant monies by signing up to the SAFEagent scheme.
Tenants Too Scared to Contact Their Landlord
A Shelter commissioned YouGov survey has found many of Generation Rent are being failed by their landlord. Shelter are worried these...
Repossession hotspots highlight homes at risk
Property owners can check if they live in a repossession hotspot with a new map compiled by homeless charity Shelter.
Researchers plotted...