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...]
Rooms, Rogues and Renters – what its really like in London
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...]
Landlord demands rent up front and threatens eviction
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...]
Bad landlords – three successful prosecutions
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...]
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday column
[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...]
Ben Reeve Lewis' Friday Newsround #15
[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...]
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