With the demand for social
housing far outstripping demand and rocketing house prices, the Private Rented Sector
has become increasingly the only
available tenure type for anyone (except the very wealthy) wanting to live in
Hackney.
After an intensive review lead by
Hoxton Councillors, highlighting poor management and conditions many tenants
face, Hackney Council has agreed to explore tighter regulation of the Private
Rented Sector.
You can read the report here.
We are please that licensing of
the Private Rented Sector or best alternative forms part of Labour manifesto
pledges to support hard-pressed private renters.
