Hackney,
04
March
2019
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10:52
Europe/London
Tackling landlords and challenging government - a better deal for Hackney’s renters
Two new commitments to creating a better deal for Hackney’s 34,000 private renters are now in place as the Council began enforcement of its new tough approach to tackling rogue landlords and launched a new campaign to protect renters from unfair evictions.
From 1 March nearly 10,000 landlords in Hackney now face hefty fines and criminal prosecution as enforcement of property licensing powers aiming to crack down on hazardous housing and mistreatment of renters in the borough begins.
BetterRenting
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With renting privately now the only option for many people in Hackney, it’s a disgrace that so many families are denied a stable and secure home due to the government’s failure to give renters the protection they deserve.
That’s why we’re challenging them to put an end to no-fault evictions - the main barrier to a stable home for renters and a leading cause of homelessness in Hackney.
But in the meantime we’re not prepared to stand by and let landlords exploit Hackney’s housing crisis by letting out homes that don’t meet the standards we expect. As our new licensing measures show, we’re also taking every action we can to tackle rogue landlords and create a better deal for renters in Hackney here and now.
Cllr Sem Moema, Mayoral Adviser for Private Renting and Housing Affordability
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