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Dan Wilson Craw

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Policy and Communications Manager

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Joined Generation Rent in spring 2014

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Previously worked in communications consultancy

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Politics degree from Warwick University

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Has lived in 7 privately rented homes, including 5 flatshares

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Worst experience: carbon monoxide leak

The tenants’ perspective

Dan Wilson Craw Generation Rent

1000 2000 3000 16-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ kids no kids

Growth of private renting ('000s of households)

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