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Dan Wilson Craw Policy and Communications  Manager Joined Generation Rent in spring 2014  Previously worked in communications  consultancy Politics degree from Warwick  University Has lived in 7 privately rented homes,  including 5 flatshares Worst experience: carbon monoxide  leak

The tenants’ perspective Dan Wilson Craw Generation Rent

Growth of private renting ('000s of households) 3000 2000 1000 0 16-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ kids no kids 2003-4 2014-5

House shares  27% single occupancy  12% “other”  4% licensed HMOs

Poor practices  Council tax banding  Heating disputes  Agreement abuse  Conversions  Subletting

The horizon  More tenants affected  Public access to database  Greater council involvement  Rent Repayment orders

What tenants need  Are they protected under Deregulation Act?  Are they protected under Housing and Planning Act?  Will local authorities provide support with Rent Repayment Orders?

Questions? danwilsoncraw@generationrent.org www.generationrent.org 07908 513741