16 nov 2007 año - Decent Homes Campaign

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Citizens Advice Newcastle is concerned about the significant number of individuals living in private rented homes that fail to meet the government's decent homes standard. These homes often have serious issues such as leaky roofs, dampness, mould, and exposed wiring, with landlords neglecting necessary repairs. Citizens Advice Newcastle's evidence highlights the difficult choice tenants face: endure these poor conditions or report the issues to Environmental Health, which can compel landlords to make repairs. However, such complaints often lead to eviction, a legal action landlords can take.

Citizens Advice Newcastle views this situation as unjust and advocates for change. A survey conducted with Environmental Health Officers and Tenancy Relations Officers revealed that these problems are a frequent occurrence. Relocating is not a viable option for many tenants due to personal and financial constraints, such as proximity to work or schools, and the cost and difficulty of securing new housing. Citizens Advice Newcastle asserts that landlords have a responsibility to provide decent living conditions.

To address this, Citizens Advice Newcastle seeks legislative change to protect tenants from retaliatory evictions. The organization has been proactive in gathering evidence and has reached out to local MPs during a review of the private rented sector. They have requested MPs to support an Early Day Motion aimed at creating new laws to safeguard tenants' rights and hold irresponsible landlords accountable for their actions.

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