According to the charity Independent Age, a significant 18% of older renters are feeling a bit too timid to voice their concerns to landlords.
The fear of eviction or rent hikes seems to be keeping them mum, even when their living conditions are less than ideal.
But here’s the twist—most landlords are on board with making homes safer! Independent Age’s research reveals that a whopping 87% of landlords support having rules to keep rental homes free from damp and mould. Even more impressive, 97% agree on the need for regulations to eliminate hazards, and 81% believe in ensuring homes have proper insulation and heating. So, it seems landlords and tenants might be more aligned than we thought!
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Joanna Elson, the Chief Executive at Independent Age, highlights the plight of older renters, noting that one in four live in non-decent homes. She stresses the need for urgent action to improve living standards and calls for the UK Government to step up. The proposed Renters’ Rights Bill is seen as a golden opportunity to rebalance the landlord-tenant relationship, especially for older renters facing physical and mental health challenges due to poor housing conditions.
So, what’s the takeaway? There’s a call for stronger regulations to ensure safe and decent homes for all, particularly our older renters. Let’s hope this conversation sparks the changes needed to create a harmonious and secure rental market for everyone involved!
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