Unfair and Uncapped: Freeze the Rents. Cap the Charges.
Rising housing association rents and service charges trap people in poverty and widen the wealth gap. We say enough is enough. It’s time to break the cycle and stop the greed.
The announcement that CPI inflation remains at 6.7% signals another year of high-level rent rises. The fight to freeze rents and cap service charges is critically important. See Inflation Announcement Risks Social Rent Rises Almost 8%.
While housing associations accumulate billions in surpluses, individuals and families struggle with soaring rents. It’s time to challenge this unfair system and demand an immediate freeze on rent increases.
The Uncapped and Unfair campaign stands for transparent, fair, and affordable social housing.
Sign The Pledge
We are asking everyone to sign our pledge. The pledge is a commitment to either withhold payment of the annual rent and/or service charge increase, or to support those who do. So far, more than 600 have signed up.
Will you? It is entirely confidential. No names or details will be published. There are other actions you can take too, all listed below.
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Steps for Withholding Payment
- Switch your payment method from Direct Debit (DD) to Standing Order (SO). Your landlord can change the amount it deducts from your account when a DD is set up, but they cannot change the amount charged by SO – only you can do that. Contact your bank to make the switch. Both use identical information.
- Let them know. If you are withholding payment or intend doing so, let your landlord know. Download our template text for quick reference.
- Get your MP’s backing. Copy the letter or email to your MP (find my MP).
- Get armed with information. Find out more from our legal information summary and our Withholding Payment Guide.
Steps for Supporters
- Ask your MP to become a campaign supporter (here)
- Share our messages: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube. You can also download our Unfair and Uncapped Digital Toolkit with resources for supporters.
- Make a donation to help fund the campaign (here)
- Appeal to your trade union branch for support (here)
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