News - Private Renters in Camden

As part of our ambition for everyone living in Camden to have a voice, we have developed the We Make Camden Citizens' Group. The group currently has around 400 members, local residents from different backgrounds and from every part of the borough, who are helping the Council gain new insights on what is happening in Camden. We would like to invite you to join this group. Being...

We’re working on developing a new communications campaign to build awareness of violence against women and girls.  Tackling violence against women and girls is one of the Council’s main priorities and we are really keen to hear your views on our first set of draft posters for this campaign. We are planning several face to face focus groups in March and  April, taking place in...

We held our autumn private renters forum on Wednesday 29 November. This forum provided expert advice on living in a house in multiple occupation (HMO), claiming back rent (for example if you live in an unlicensed HMO), and how trading standards regulate letting agents, tenant fees and unfair practices. We also explained what the Council can do to help. You can watch a recording of the forum ...

Trading Standards advice to anyone purchasing an e-bike, e-scooter or spare batteries and chargers:    • only purchase e-bikes, e-scooters, chargers and batteries from trusted retailers • never buy fake batteries or chargers, and ensure that any device you use displays a valid UKCA or CE mark • check that separate components, such as batteries and chargers, are compatible with one...

We held our first private renters forum on Thursday, 8 June 2023, providing much needed advice to renters in the current economic climate.