TACKLING THE
HOUSING CRISIS

Britain’s 9m in the private rented
sector are being let down by the
Conservative Government:

l Rents have risen way above inflation so that
people cannot save to buy a house. Tenants on low
incomes need housing benefit to survive.
l Tenants are on short-term contracts and can be
evicted with two months’ notice and without the
landlord giving a reason, even if they have paid
the rent and looked after the property. For the 2m
children living in private rented sector property, the
disruption of moving may mean that they are forced
to change school.
l A third of private rented properties do not meet
the national Decent Homes Standard.
l We are pleased that the Government has
adopted Labour’s policy of banning estate agent
fees but will watch carefully to make sure that it gets
implemented and with no loopholes

Labour says that this cannot
continue and supports:

l The right of tenants to ask for a 5 year tenancy
with a limit on rent increases with security as long as
they pay the rent and look after the property.
l A compulsory register of landlords so that

rogue landlords can be identified by the Council.
Landlords should provide evidence that their
properties are of a decent standard.
l A major programme of housebuilding by local
councils as essential to tackle the housing crisis on
the Island.
The action group Generation Rent
www.generationrent.org provides information
on the private rented sector and how it can be
changed and can give advice on setting up a
Tenants’ Group. Do contact the local Labour
Party if you think we can help.

With hundreds of new members joining over the last year, the Isle of Wight Labour
party has set up a Ryde branch which meets regularly in the town centre.
For details email us: iowclp@gmail.com

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Published by Ed Gouge 6, Star Street, Ryde

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