News - Private Renters in Camden

The final advice surgery (for now) will be held this evening, Wednesday 26 March, in West Hampstead. These events have been aimed specifically at people renting privately in Camden to give them information, advice and support. . The event tonight will start at 6pm with introduction to the work of the private sector housing team. It will finish at 8pm. More details can be found here.

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The dates of the next advice surgeries, aimed specifically at people renting privately, have been confirmed. After the first one on 18 February at Camden Town Hall, there will be one on 6 March at Highgate Road Chapel. The one after that is the 12 March at Kentish Town Library. All surgeries are 6-8pm. More details can be found here.

A series of evening surgeries are being held around Camden in February and March. The first one is on Tuesday 18 February, 6-8pm at Camden Town Hall (Claudia Jones Room), Judd Street, WC1H 9JE.  All private renters are welcome. No need to RSVP - just turn up on the evening. There will also be a chance to speak to your local councillors in King’s Cross, Holborn & Covent...

Residents, landlords and service providers are invited to have their say on Camden’s licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). HMOs are shared homes, including house and flat shares, student homes, bedsits, and some buildings converted into flats. In Camden, landlords are required to have an additional licence if they own or manage a HMO. This...