Is Shelter's campaign against 'rogue landlords' helpful for private tenants? | Housing network | Guardian Professional
How do you feel if I say the words "energy performance certificate"? What about "London landlord accreditation scheme"? Is your pulse racing? I didn't think so.
The dry and cumbersome language of the private rented housing sector is not exactly the stuff of captivating media headlines. For those of us trying to shout from the rooftops about how bad things are for private tenants right now, this can present a problem.
One organisation that has succeeded in capturing widespread attention is Shelter, with its simple and popular 'evict rogue landlords' campaign. The housing charity is encouraging residents to report dodgy landlords to their local authorities, who can take legal action if they are found to be operating outside the law. The message has gained traction. Across the public debate on welfare and housing, the concept of the "rogue landlord" has caught on fast. It is central to our understanding of what is wrong with the private rented sector.
How do you feel if I say the words "energy performance certificate"? What about "London landlord accreditation scheme"? Is your pulse racing? I didn't think so.
The dry and cumbersome language of the private rented housing sector is not exactly the stuff of captivating media headlines. For those of us trying to shout from the rooftops about how bad things are for private tenants right now, this can present a problem.
One organisation that has succeeded in capturing widespread attention is Shelter, with its simple and popular 'evict rogue landlords' campaign. The housing charity is encouraging residents to report dodgy landlords to their local authorities, who can take legal action if they are found to be operating outside the law. The message has gained traction. Across the public debate on welfare and housing, the concept of the "rogue landlord" has caught on fast. It is central to our understanding of what is wrong with the private rented sector.
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