Renters Rights Toolkit – Making Sure You Know Your Rights.
The biggest changes to private renting in a generation are now taking effect – and Fairer Housing wants to make sure renters in Brent know exactly where they stand. Our free online Renters’ Rights Toolkit has been created to turn complicated housing rules into clear, practical information that renters can actually use. From understanding the […]
September –Newsletter
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Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) – Know Your Rights
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) – Know Your Rights An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) tells you how energy-efficient your home is. Properties are rated from A (most energy efficient) to G (least energy efficient). An EPC can give you an idea of how expensive a home may be to heat and includes recommendations for improving its […]
Building on the Prime Minister’s Vision for Housing Reform
An open letter to Rt, Hon Andy Burnham MP, Prime Minister. Housing Reform – Letter to Andy Burnham, Prime Minister 23.7.26
London Legal Walk 2026 – We Did it!
We did it! On 9 June, four members of the Fairer Housing team completed the 10km London Legal Walk through Central London, joining thousands of others to raise awareness and funds for access to justice and community support services. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. […]
May Newsletter
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Fairer Housing General Meeting – 30th April
It’s been a while since we last met in person – and difficult to find a good date, with Ramadan, school holidays and Easter following in quick succession. So let’s get together on 30th April to celebrate the last day before private renters gain their new rights from 1 May – a chance to insist […]
April 2026 – Newsletter
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Are you entitled to a refund of some of your rent?
If you pay rent yourself to a private landlord (not a Housing Association or the Council) you may be entitled to a refund of some of your rent from the landlord if they have not licensed the property with the Council. For example, in Brent nearly all properties must be licensed with the council. We […]
All Change on 1st May
From 1 May 2026, there will be big changes to the private rented sector – this is when most of the new Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will come into force, writes Mark Lahaise – Fairer Housing’s Head of Legal Advice. This will automatically affect assured shorthold tenancies in the private rented sector. Some of the […]