London politicsfromwww.theguardian.com3 weeks agoHidden homelessness crisis forcing councils to pay 60% above market rentPrivate landlords are exploiting councils by charging excessive rents for temporary housing, exacerbating the homelessness crisis.
London politicsfromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk2 months agoCroydon Council to crack down on private landlords providing poor housingSelective licensing in Croydon aims to enhance housing protection and standards for tenants under private landlords.