75% of single parent renters receiving Universal Credit are in poverty, according to a new report from @singleparentrights.bsky.social. Discrimination against single parent renters is now illegal, but much more needs to be done to protect them. www.singleparentrights.org/rental-discr...

Three quarters of the public think the government should cap rent increases. 👀 metro.co.uk/2026/07/06/a...

We welcome the Housing Committee's calls to bring in Awaab's Law ASAP. It's impossible not to be appalled by the thought of children living in life-threatening conditions. A landlord who can’t ensure their home is safe to live in shouldn’t be a landlord in the first place.

We’re proud that our members, the biggest housing and renters’ groups in England, have agreed – it’s time for the government to bring in rent caps. Read why here 👇 www.insidehousing.co.uk/home/campaig...

Policies like rent control aren't just popular - they're a key way of tackling the cost of living crisis. Burnham has supported rent control before. It's key that he now stands by his principles to make a real difference to England's 11 million renters www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

🗣️ 'The scale of the affordability squeeze private renters have been facing for years demands bold action from the government.' Senior Policy Adviser Rosie Worsdale makes the case for rent controls in The Week in Housing's latest Substack. Read in full: theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/making-ren...

"No amount of therapy has regulated my system like learning that my rent will be frozen for the next two years." This is the difference that real action on rising rents can have. We need to see the same energy from politicians in the UK! Video via itzettromero on Instagram

Our petition has hit 15000 signatures to reform the deposit system for renters. Join us by signing here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/gi...

Fantastic to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social echoing what we've been saying: that everything starts with a good home. Rent caps are the next step. Affordable housing isn't just good for our pockets, but good for our communities and the economy.

The Renters' Rights Act is making renting better. Time and time again the landlord lobby claimed these basic rights would result in a landlord exodus - it's simply not happened. Everyone benefits when renters have safe, secure and affordable homes. propertyindustryeye.com/renters-righ...

Rent controls are: - a real solution to the affordability crisis - a way to reduce the welfare bill - the norm across Europe - and in the UK until a few decades ago. As @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social says, we need action on rent controls, now. labourlist.org/2026/06/the-...

Organisations from across the political spectrum are calling for rent controls. Whoever replaces Keir Starmer must make rental affordability a priority to improve living standards. 🧵1/6

Organisations from across the political spectrum are calling for rent controls. Whoever replaces Keir Starmer must make rental affordability a priority to improve living standards. 🧵1/6

Renters – is your landlord selling or moving back in? Following the Renters’ Rights Act changes last month, here are 5 things you need to know 🚨 For more, see our renters’ guide produced with TDS Charitable Foundation: https://bit.ly/4a9XX6x

Less than 48 hours is all that stood between this family and the protection afforded by the abolition of Section 21. Now Linsey and her four children face being forced out of their home. We’re calling on Trinity Properties Trust to reconsider this eviction. 👇 www.change.org/p/no-fault-n...

The government is redesigning the tenancy deposit system - we have a chance to change the rules so landlords give renters our money back quicker when we move. Sign the petition you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/gi...

💷 In 2023, HALF of renters were served a rent increase. It's great news that less of us are being made to pay more since the Renters' Rights Act came in. But unaffordable rent hikes will still push renters out of our homes. We need rent controls now. www.thetimes.com/money/mortga...

So the government CAN bring in rent caps... 👀 www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

💸 Have you received a massive rent increase? 💸 Use this simple tool to find out if you could challenge your rent rise! resistrentrises.org

Today, June 2, is London Cost of Rent Day. By now, the average London renter has effectively worked 5 months just to pay their landlord. That's 5 months of wages gone on rent alone. Londoners need stronger protections on their rents!

Happy one month anniversary to the Renters' Rights Act! It's great to see the back of section 21 evictions, but our fight to fix renting continues. Tenants need action on out-of-control rents and councils that will enforce the new law. Join us here: rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/join-the-cam...

What would you do with an extra £1000? Under the new Renters' Rights Act, is it's now easier to challenge unfair rent increases. And @z2ktrust.bsky.social found that renters who challenge rent hikes win in 71% of cases - saving over £1000 a year on average 👇 redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/05/rent...

Keeping cool this week? Renters are particularly exposed to extreme heat and this will become a bigger issue in the years ahead. Landlords - and local councils - must ensure homes are liveable year-round. inews.co.uk/news/air-con...

Securing an end to section 21 evictions was a huge win. But this isn't the end of the fight for renters' rights - in fact, it's just the beginning. Sign up to be part of the movement fighting for safe, secure, and affordable homes for all. rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/join-the-cam...

What they campaigned for: @rentersreformco.bsky.social brought together 19 organisations to influence politicians and secure a once-in-a-generation uplift in renters’ rights, giving 11 million private renters greater recourse to their rights.

Very surreal evening for the team at GR and @rentersreformco.bsky.social ❤️ We were invited to a reception at Downing Street to celebrate the Renters’ Rights Act alongside some of the incredible supporters who helped make it happen.

Last week David Blunkett wrote an important op-ed on ways an alternative King's Speech could tackle the cost of living, including with a rent cap. Support like this from a senior Labour figure shows rent controls have entered the mainstream - and rightly so. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Stories of people hitting their crowdfunding goals are heartwarming, but people shouldn't have to turn to kind strangers to meet their basic living costs. The cost of renting is a crisis the government should be tackling, not individual people. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

This Monday (11 May) was Cost of Rent day for renters in England - the date where the average renter's salary finally covers their annual rent. Want to find out your own cost of rent day? Use our calculator here: forms.gle/Lpg4vsUd9zdn...

More important research on rent controls, this from @neweconomics.bsky.social calling for an 'emergency brake' on rents. NEF find that low-income renters spend nearly half their incomes on rent. We cannot tackle the cost-of-living crisis without addressing this. neweconomics.org/2026/05/priv...

Powerful new research from @jrf-uk.bsky.social demonstrates how a rent cap could save renters over a grand a year (and the government £600m). Unchecked rents are driving renters out of their homes. These are serious proposals - the government should pay attention. inews.co.uk/news/how-ren...

We are delighted to announce that our campaign for the Renters' Rights Act has been shortlisted for @smkcampaigners.bsky.social Campaign of the Year! Through 7 different housing ministers the RRC and our members fought for this crucial legislation - now it is here. smk.org.uk/awards_nomin...

Today is Cost of Rent Day. The point in the year when England’s renters have basically earned only for their landlord. In 2026, that’s until 11 May, over 4 months of wages or benefits gone on rent. High rents are driving people into poverty. Watch to find out more:

Today is Cost of Rent day! Up to today, 11 May, everything the average renter in England has earned has gone to paying their landlord. That's over a third of the year - rent eats up 36% of our incomes. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Celebrating the end of Section 21 evictions? Photographer David Boulogne's exhibition tells the story of people whose lives were uprooted by these evictions - and why the Renters' Rights Act is so needed. 🗓️ 7th May - 3rd June 📍 Autofoto Studio, unit 3, 39 Gransden Avenue, London E8 3QA

Renters' rights have changed. Be sure to follow for more advice from us. And check out more of your rights here ⬇️ england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advi...

"As popular as arguments about housebuilding might be in Westminster... four in five members of the public just think the government should play a role in ensuring private rents are affordable." @clara-collingwood.bsky.social on what's next for renters' rights 👇 www.bigissue.com/opinion/rent...

As our Press Officer told Times Radio last week, the changes in the Renters' Rights Act "are fundamental changes - but they're also basic rights and protections that renters deserve." Basic security in your home or owning a pet are things renters shouldn't have had to fight for!

Local council elections aren't just about bins and buses - councillors can improve housing standards in their areas too. Write to your councillors before Thursday's elections and ask them to defend renters' rights in your area! rentersreformcoalition.eaction.org.uk/councillor-p...

Renters who challenge unfair rent increases are £1,140 a year better off on average. New research by @z2ktrust.bsky.social shows the tribunal system works but far too few people use it. With the Renters’ Rights Act now in force, this can change. Read the report 👇 z2k.org/rent-increas...

Rent privately? Listen up 📣 The Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1 May. Under the new rules from @mhclg, if you’re struggling with unpaid rent, here are three key things to know... See our renters’ guide, produced with TDS Charitable Foundation, for more: https://bit.ly/4nfDFOo

Local council elections aren't just about bins and buses - councillors can improve housing standards in their areas too. Write to your councillors before Thursday's elections and ask them to defend renters' rights in your area! rentersreformcoalition.eaction.org.uk/councillor-p...

The Renters' Rights Act empowers renters to: 🧑‍🔧 report disrepair without fear of being evicted 🔒 feel more secure in their homes 🤔 plan for the future Our Director, Clara Collingwood, on BBC World at One. @clara-collingwood.bsky.social

Today, England's 11 million renters receive the biggest upgrade in their rights for a generation. Here are the top five reasons we're excited for the Renters' Rights Act to come into force 👇

Renters: stop scrolling 📱 The Renters’ Rights Act comes into force today, and over the next few weeks we'll break down the changes for you. First up: what to do if your landlord increases your rent... Here’s our full guidance, created with TDS Charitable Foundation: https://bit.ly/423V6rl

Everyone, no matter their background, needs a safe and stable home to build a healthy life. With the Renters’ Rights Act, we’ve seen what is possible when renters and housing campaigners come together and fight for change 👇 england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advi...

So excited to see the #RentersRightsAct coming into force today! One of the most exciting changes is the end of Section 21 'No Fault' evictions, which is a massive driver of homelessness Homes are the stable foundation for our lives, and it's about time the law gave more acknowledgment to that

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 The Renters' Rights Act is now in force! For decades, renters have had the threat of Section 21 evictions hanging over their head. We've felt stuck in inflexible contracts, been afraid to report disrepair. But today, a new era of renters' rights begins.

The Renters' Rights Act comes in TOMORROW! Coline says this new law will cause "a lot less stress between our flat sale and house purchase! The flexibility of having a rolling contract will help us make the right decision rather than one pushed by a constricting time frame." 🏡