Ben Twomey
@bentwomeyuk
Chief Executive of @genrentuk, Trustee for @NatTrailsUK, and presenter on @policingtv. Views my own.
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08-02-2016 08:06:51
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For too long, section 21 has meant many tenants fear eviction simply for asking for repairs - as Tom Darling says, "England has the weakest tenant protections in all of Europe". The Renters' Rights Bill cannot come soon enough. mylondon.news/news/property/…
So excited to host our Renters' Rights Awareness Week webinar later, reflecting on the ending Section 21 campaign - not quite over the line yet, but feels right to pause and reflect. Please join me, the formidable Dan Wilson Craw 🇺🇦🥑🏘, and more at 6pm: generationrent.org/renters-rights…
“No one would claim our homes aren’t essential” Our Chief Executive Ben Twomey was in The i Paper this week to speak about what renting should look like. Read for more: inews.co.uk/news/why-housi…
"Today is a momentous day" says Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP, rightly proud of the Renters' Rights Bill as it passes its final hurdle without needing a vote. Waiting for the King's signature in next week or so, when date will be set for ban of Section 21 'no fault' evictions!
We did it! More than a decade of campaigning led to this moment. The most heartfelt thank you to every supporter, employee, volunteer, funder and ally of Generation Rent. It certainly hasn’t been easy, but together we’ve secured the biggest reforms to private renting in a generation!
The changes in the Renters' Rights Act are basic rights - if landlords don't want to provide a decent property, or to need a reason to evict tenants, perhaps they shouldn't be letting out homes. Our Press Officer Paul spoke to Carole Walker on Times Radio last night 👇
The Renters’ Rights Bill has now become an Act. This means unfair Section 21 evictions will be abolished soon. Our Chief Executive, Ben Twomey, explained the impact of S21 to BBC Radio 5 Live 👇
“A home should be where life happens, not where fear lives.” Our Chief Executive, Ben Twomey, wrote an op ed in The Times and The Sunday Times about the Renters’ Rights Bill becoming an Act Read here: thetimes.com/life-style/pro…
"A home should be where life happens, not where fear lives." Read my article for Generation Rent in The Times and The Sunday Times on why the Renters’ Rights Act is a giant step forward 👇 thetimes.com/life-style/pro…
A brilliant event with brilliant people, thanks for bringing us all together Renters' Reform Coalition!