Somerford Grove Renters celebrates as eviction notice withdrawn
Group speaks of ‘shock’ at hearing the news after expecting ‘another horrific legal threat’
Sem Moema
Black History – The Past and The Present: Prominent local figures take part in ‘illuminating’ panel
Hundreds listen as Diane Abbott MP, Patrick Vernon OBE and others cover ‘vast terrain’ in celebration of Black History Month
Somerford Grove renters vow to fight on as City Hall lends support
Group facing eviction from blocks mainly owned by billionaire landlord say they are ‘still more than happy to reach a resolution’
‘Outdated and grossly unfair’: Discrimination against benefits claimants in Hackney rental market called out
Local resident says prejudicial advertising for properties still going on despite being ruled unlawful earlier this month
Demands for greater support for renters as union collectives take shape across Hackney
Town Hall urges extension of eviction ban as Hackney Green Party and London Renters Union call for rents to be suspended and arrears cancelled
‘Bureaucratic nightmare’ over unsafe cladding continues for Hackney residents
Mayor Glanville and Cllr Sem Moema call for ‘greater transparency’ over building ownership and liabilities
Town Hall fears ‘wall of issues’ over deferred rents as campaigners say ‘Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay’
Council fears a slew of evictions when ban ends next month as regeneration director hits out at ‘woolly’ government guidance
Council crackdown on rogue landlords begins after new licensing powers approved
Landlords in Brownswood, Cazenove and Stoke Newington warned to expect ‘tough penalties’ if they do not hold a licence
Hackney locals to get ‘first dibs’ on new council living rent homes in Homerton
Town Hall markets three-year tenancies to those who cannot afford a home but do not qualify for social housing
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Council urges renters to shop rogue landlords as it vows to get tough over ‘unfair’ fees
Town Hall asks for help as it pledges to strictly enforce new ban on ‘unreasonable’ charges
Renters’ rights groups joyous as government announces ban on no-fault evictions
Whitehall reveals plan to end controversial Section 21 notices – as Hackney Council demands new legislation ‘as soon as possible’
Hackney Council approves fresh powers to tackle rogue landlords
Rented homes must meet ‘acceptable conditions’ under new licensing measures
Rogue landlords face £30k on-the-spot fines under new council powers
Package of penalties will help Town Hall ‘quickly punish’ landlords who exploit tenants
New landlord licensing measures will ‘drive up standards’, say campaigners
Community action group Citizens UK welcomes Town Hall consultation on scheme that will ‘bring rogue landlords to book’
Just two letting agents sign up to council’s fee-scrapping scheme in its first month
Town Hall is asking local agents to stop charging letting fees voluntarily ahead of expected government ban