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60th anniversary book

60th anniversary book … Complete the form below to order a limited edition hardback version of the Housing Rights 60th anniversary book. By ordering the book, you'll help Housing Rights honour our past and strengthen our future. Suggested donation is …

Managing a tenancy after a tenant passes away

Managing a tenancy after a tenant passes away … Chris had been renting his property out to his tenant for quite a while, when the tenant sadly passed away. The tenant had lived alone, without any family members residing with them during the tenancy. Chris …

Volunteer with Housing Rights

Volunteer with Housing Rights … Vacancies coming soon. … Kerry, Housing Rights Participation and Policy Lead Volunteers bring so much to our policy team - from their wide range of skills, to their enthusiasm and their new perspectives. It is a joy to …

Renters’ Voice responds to the Draft Programme for Government 2024-27

Renters’ Voice responds to the Draft Programme for Government 2024-27 … Renters’ Voice strongly welcomes the inclusion of Housing as a priority in the Draft Programme for Government. Given that shelter is a basic need, Renters’ Voice believes housing …

No-fault’ eviction survey findings

No-fault’ eviction survey findings … Renters’ Voice is currently campaigning to end ‘no-fault’ evictions. We believe these evictions negatively impact so many aspects of people’s lives, including their health, finances, and children’s education, as well …

Help when a notice to quit is deemed invalid

Help when a notice to quit is deemed invalid … Steve got in touch with Landlord Advice after Environmental Health informed him that he had issued a notice to quit incorrectly, making it invalid. Steve’s tenant had fallen behind on rent and Steve felt …

Leaving a private tenancy early

Leaving a private tenancy early … Before leaving a tenancy, tenants must give their landlord written notice. The amount of notice they must give depends on how long they have lived in the property. However, if a tenant signed a tenancy agreement, they …

Response to Consultation on the Draft Programme for Government 2024-27 ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’

Response to Consultation on the Draft Programme for Government 2024-27 ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’ … At this vital juncture, we also think there are opportunities to set the housing sector on the right course by strengthening the priority and …

Response to Consultation on the Draft Programme for Government 2024-27

Response to Consultation on the Draft Programme for Government 2024-27 … Housing Rights submitted our response to the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027. We welcomed the positive inclusion, for the very first time, of a housing priority. At this …

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Fundraising … How you can support us There are lots of ways you can raise money for Housing Rights, such as: running the marathon hosting a coffee morning bag packing organising a family fun day hosting a raffle We’re here to help you …

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