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The rogue landlord campaign 6 years on

September 23, 2015 by Ben Reeve-Lewis

Almost 6 years ago to the day I wrote an article that was printed in the Guardian Society Section titled “The battle against rogue landlords is flawed”, pointing up the problem with Shelter’s then … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: licensing, rogue landlords

Rooms, Rogues and Renters – what its really like in London

March 28, 2015 by Tessa J Shepperson

Everyone should watch this horrific BBC1 documentary (while it is still on iplayer) showing what it is really like in London today if you are on a modest income and do not own your own property. I am … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Review Tagged With: rogue landlords

Landlord demands rent up front and threatens eviction

October 28, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

This is a worrying blog clinic query from Levi, who is a tenant I have been renting my room from my landlord for 4 weeks now (this is a pay weekly room).  I have completed all of my payments, however … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems Tagged With: rogue landlords

Bad landlords – three successful prosecutions

September 7, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

We hear a lot about the lack of prosecutions by Councils against bad landlords, so this post looks at some cases where landlords WERE prosecuted. With serious consequences for them. The cases came to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Law case report Tagged With: case law, rogue landlords

Ben Reeve Lewis Friday column

July 15, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

[Ben Reeve Lewis regular Friday feature has been temporarily re-named - no news today, just a manifesto for world domination  ...  (Note that Ben's views do not necessarily reflect those of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: disrepair, local authority powers, rogue landlords

Ben Reeve Lewis' Friday Newsround #15

July 8, 2011 by Ben Reeve-Lewis

[Ben Reeve Lewis explains why he is against prosecution for the sake of it, and boasts a full set of teeth  ... ] This week’s inspiration comes from two sources. Firstly, nobody in our field of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: local authority powers, rogue landlords

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