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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · 1d

Homes are the heart of family life - but an insecure rental sector is part of why young couples are putting off having children.

@darlingtom.bsky.social tried to appeal to delegates at #CPC25 about why strengthening renters' rights is pro-family.

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · 1d

"What happens when a landlord sells their home? It doesn't sink into the ground - there's no dynamite put underneath it."

@darlingtom.bsky.social spoke at Conservative Party Conference on why some landlords selling up won't be bad for renters #CPC25

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · 3d

We're delighted to welcome @migrantsorganise.bsky.social as a partner of the Renters' Reform Coalition!

Thank you for joining us in the fight for decent, secure and affordable housing for all 🏡

rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/migrants-org...

A graphic which reads 'together, we can make renting better' on the left and has the logos for Renters' Reform Coalition and Migrants Organise on the right. Below reads rentersreformcoalition.co.uk.

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End Fuel Poverty Coalition @endfuelpoverty.bsky.social · 6d

🚨Renters are still waiting for security in their homes
The Government promised to ban Section 21 "no-fault" evictions over a year ago, yet renters are still left in limbo, not knowing when they’ll finally have the security they deserve

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An image of a sand timer against a green background with sand running through it. A caption reads “Help ban Section 21 "no-fault" evictions - send a message to the housing minister, it only takes a minute” There are logos for the Renters Reform Coalition and the End Fuel Poverty Coalition

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Generation Rent @generationrent.bsky.social · 8d

Higher energy costs WILL hit renters the HARDEST.

Gov action to bring down bills in the long-term is welcome, but rent caps are the ONLY way to ensure we feel the benefits.

www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o...

Britons preparing to ration energy as Ofgem price cap rises, says charity

National Energy Action says 58% of households expect to cut heating use as typical annual dual-fuel bill increases to £1,755

www.theguardian.com

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · 8d

Have you got a renting horror story? You could help us campaign for stronger renters' rights.

Share your story here👇
rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/share-your-s...

Share your story

Safe, secure and affordable homes for all.

rentersreformcoalition.co.uk

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you to @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social for meeting with us today.

Along with @generationrent.bsky.social, we discussed the end of Section 21 evictions and the pathway to securing decent standards for rented homes. 🏡

A photo of Ben Twomey from Generation Rent, left, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP, centre, and Niamh Evans from Renters' Reform Coalition, right. All are dressed in suits and smiling at the camera.

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Generation Rent @generationrent.bsky.social · 10d

Our Deputy CEO @danwilsoncraw.bsky.social set out the case for limits on rent hikes at @rentersreformco.bsky.social's Labour Conference event.

They would:

➡️ Reduce homelessness
➡️ Boost local economies
➡️ Allow renters to save
➡️ Incentivise renters to apply for energy efficiency improvements

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · 13d

It's time to reset the balance of rights and responsibilities between landlords and renters, and ensure every renter has a safe and secure home.

Join us if you agree.

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rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/join-the-cam...

Join the Campaign

Safe, secure and affordable homes for all.

rentersreformcoalition.co.uk

Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · 14d

The Government promised to end Section 21 evictions 'immediately' over a year ago.

But renters are still waiting.

Ask housing minister Matthew Pennycook to set the date for the ban to come into force ASAP ⬇️✉️

rentersreformcoalition.eaction.org.uk/commencement...

Set the date for renters' rights to be secured!

rentersreformcoalition.eaction.org.uk

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations to @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social who is staying on as Minister for Housing and Planning, after strong work developing the Renters' Rights Bill.

We look forward to continuing working with you on reforming private renting so all renters can have secure, decent and affordable homes.

Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Sep 8

Welcome to new Housing Secretary Steve Reed, who has taken on the role at a crucial time for renters.

We look forward to working with you as the Renters' Rights Bill (in the Commons today) nears passage. Renters need an end to unfair evictions and real security in their homes.

Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Sep 5

RRC Director @darlingtom.bsky.social on LBC News this morning explained why soaring rents are "a genuine social crisis" - driving up homelessness, poverty and costs across society.

The Renters' Rights Bill won't address this. The government must take action to make renting more affordable.

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End Fuel Poverty Coalition @endfuelpoverty.bsky.social · Aug 29

Millions of renters are in fuel poverty and that’s why we back the @rentersreformco.bsky.social

Peers have weakened the Renters’ Rights Bill—just when renters need secure, warm homes and lower bills.

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An image of peers in the House of Lords- a caption reads “renters need secure, warm homes and lower bills, Don’t let the lords weaken the renters’ rights bill”

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Aug 18

Shocking development: renting is still unaffordable.

As @darlingtom.bsky.social says here, "the biggest issue facing renters – the cost of their rent – isn’t going away any time soon."

The govt should set up a national commission focused solely on this issue.
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/a...

Tenants in England spending ‘unaffordable’ 36% of income on rent, shows survey

ONS figures for 2024 show top 10 least affordable areas all in London (42% of income) while most affordable region was north east (20%)

www.theguardian.com

Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Rushanara Ali saga shows the importance of new protections in the Renters' Rights Bill, particularly the 'no re-let’ rule after eviction to sell - recently undermined by the Lords.

RRC Director @darlingtom.bsky.social writes on why the govt must fix this.
www.insidehousing.co.uk/comment/lets...

Let’s make sure no other landlords can do what Rushanara Ali did to her tenants

Protecting the ‘no re-let’ rule is crucial to making sure renters are protected from this kind of de facto Section 21, writes Tom Darling, director of Renters’ Reform Coalition

www.insidehousing.co.uk

Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Aug 12

"Rushanara Ali’s case perfectly illustrates the current state of renting in England" - being a landlord "has come to be seen as a can’t-lose investment" while tenants have paid the price.

RRC Director @darlingtom.bsky.social writes for @lbc.co.uk
www.lbc.co.uk/article/engl...

England’s renters are paying the price: political indifference and landlord power is keeping fair housing out of reach | LBC

Rushanara Ali’s case perfectly illustrates the current state of renting in England – resigning after pushing her tenants out, supposedly to sell the property, only to shortly re-let it with a £700 a m...

www.lbc.co.uk

Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Aug 1

Great work from coalition members Safer Renting and @marksoutoftenancy.bsky.social in this powerful documentary on illegal HMOs.

Councils must be properly resourced to tackle this scourge - and ensure the Renters' Rights Bill has a real impact.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

For Rent: Rooms Under the Radar

The booming rental market hides a crisis. An investigation into the hidden world of unlicensed shared housing, where people live in overcrowded, unsafe conditions.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Jul 31

Forced out by a £400 rent rise after living with damp and mould - stories like Jason's are far too common.

As the RRC's @darlingtom.bsky.social says here, we need a cap on rent increases to prevent rent hike evictions like this. The government's rent tribunal won't get the job done.

The i Paper @theipaper.com · Jul 31

Jason Cordingley says renting has got worse in recent years, describing it as 'horrendous'

➡️ Read more: https://trib.al/Q5CxuH0

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Jul 31

Important research here from @neweconomics.bsky.social 👇

Passing the Renters' Rights Bill later this year will just be the first step.

For the bill to actually work - to protect renters and drive up standards - will require properly funded enforcement.

New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · Jul 30

NEW RESEARCH: Private renters are facing a postcode lottery when reporting substandard housing conditions to local authorities due to a lack of enforcement officers. With @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social 1/6

Photo of black mould on a wall. Text reads: "Private renters FACING POSTCODE LOTTERY WHEN REPORTING HOUSING PROBLEMS TO THEIR LOCAL COUNCIL"

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Jul 31

Last week Zoopla stats showed average monthly rents have grown by a whopping £200 per month in just 3 years.

Out of control rents are pushing people out of their homes and communities - the government must put the brakes on.

The RRC's Paul Shanks spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social last week.

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Jul 29

Asked for a guarantor even though you could afford the rent?

Excessive guarantor requests can discriminate against poorer renters - when the Renters' Rights Bill returns to parliament it should be amended to restrict them.

Our Press Officer Paul Shanks explained on @bbc5live.bsky.social last week👇

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Nye Jones @nyejones92.bsky.social · Jul 28

"With Reform claiming the push towards net zero as something that will hit working people, it’s vital we get policies like this right."

Great article by @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social on why renters need protection against rent hikes as part of the Warm Homes Plan.

labourlist.org/2025/07/comm...

'Time to protect renters against hikes when their landlord receives a grant' - LabourList

Bell Ribeiro-Addy calls on the Government to strengthen protections for renters as part of its Warm Homes Plan, with a focus on instances where public money is used.

labourlist.org

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Jul 28

Instead of listening to scaremongering against rent controls, the government should look at what works - different types of rent regulation are already a success across Europe, providing more security and better value for money for renters.

The RRC's @rosiedutch.bsky.social on LBC News last week👇

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Renters' Reform Coalition @rentersreformco.bsky.social · Jul 24

If the price of everyday items had grown as fast as rents since 1988, a supermarket chicken would now set you back £53.76.

The bill won't address this affordability crisis - we need further action.

RRC campaigner @rosiedutch.bsky.social explained on LBC News earlier this week.

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