Camden Federation of Private Tenants

If you're around during the day on Weds 27th May, why not pop in to this event that we're holding !

If you're renting in Camden, and are aged between 18 and 35 years old, we'd love to hear how you've been finding it, and how we can improve our communications and services for renters.

Take the short survey here: https://forms.gle/svPpsSqHH74rjMcZ6

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Minister condemns landlords over 'eviction rush' weeks before non-fault eviction ban.

At CFPT we've been approached by several people whose landlords are cynically trying to evict them before the ban comes in on May 1st

If you are affected by this, please don't hesitate to contact us for support.

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Private Renters - don't suffer in silence.

If you are affected by unacceptable rent rises/and or a no-fault eviction notice, we may be able to offer support. Please ring 020 3826 4785 or email [email protected]

Landlords evicting tenants before law to prevent practice comes into force in England No-fault evictions made up one in three reports made to renters’ union Acorn in January

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A few weeks ago I posted about Criterion Capital who were cynically handing out 'no fault' Section 21 evictions to hundreds of tenants ahead of the Renters' Rights Act coming into force.

Well according to the Guardian, (see link below) they now have the chutzpah to deny that they were trying to carry out mass evictions. Apparently, when they sent out all the notices, they were just implementing 'routine and lawful tenancy management['.

Sadly, in my work with the Private Renters' Project, I've been approached by numerous tenants whose landlords are making a last ditch attempt to evict them before Section 21 becomes illegal on May 1

Guardian link below.

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If you're renting privately in Camden, then these are the events for you !

Here's the link to register for the webinars: https://privaterenters.camden.gov.uk/camden-private-renters-week

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This had to be one of the most cynical decisions ever. Just a few days ago, the billionaire and supposed philanthropist Asif Azaz joined London Mayor Sadiq Khan for the ceremonial switching on of London's Ramadan lights.

Sadiq Khan was not aware at the time that Asif Azaz;s company - Criterion Capital had been sending literally hundreds of Section 21 notices to tenants across South London ahead of the ban on no fault evictions due to take effect on May 1st.

Thankfully, these notices have now been shelved after a direct intervention from the mayor's office.

Billionaire halts mass eviction after London Centric investigation Exclusive: Asif Aziz's Criterion Capital hoped to replace hundreds of tenants with more lucrative temporary accommodation. That plan has been shelved – for now.

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This has to be the scandal of the week. When I think of cynical, heartless landlords, I don't expect them to be a charity whose raison d'etre is to support war veterans and make the poppies we wear on Remembrance Day. Yet the Poppy Poppy Factory has put up rents for struggling long term tenants by up to £700 per month ahead of the Renters Rights Act.

https://metro.co.uk/2026/02/18/vulnerable-tenants-fear-homelessness-charity-tells-pay-700-a-month-26945794/ #:~:text=The%20charity%2C%20which%20owns%20all,to%20%C2%A3700%20per%20month.

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Phase 1 of the Renters' Rights Act is coming into force in lest than three months. This includes the end of the controversial 'no fault evictions'.

However, the provisions of the RAA are only as good as the councils who enforce it. From my work with the Private Renters Project (privaterentersproject.org) I know that Camden Council has invested significant resources. However, it seems that other London boroughs are less well prepared.

https://fitzrovianews.com/2026/01/21/renters-rights-act-significant-for-londoners-if-local-authorities-enforce-it/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Renters' Rights Act 'significant' for Londoners – if local authorities enforce it - The Fitzrovia News London’s private renters will only benefit from new rights if councils properly enforce the law, the London Assembly has been told.

If you're a Regulated/Rent Act tenant living anywhere in the country, or you happen to know one, then this project would still love to hear from you !