Why Do Landlords Hate Us?
You’re a student and chances are you’re living in a slightly mouldy semi detached house somewhere in Brighton or its…
Landlord from hell: Sussex student says “know your rights”
A University of Sussex student has approached The Badger with a plea that students learn their legal rights when renting.
Anarchists launch drop-in for troubled tenants
The Anarchist Society has launched a weekly drop-in to hear from aggrieved tenants and to organise collective action against problem…
Landlords vs. Agencies: the student housing dilemma
RESULTS ARE IN: STUDENTS REVEAL THEIR HORROR STORIES IN HOUSING SURVEY The landscape of accommodation hunting at Sussex University has been…
Quality landlords needed for student rental service
More positive landlord recommendations are being sought by the new Student Lettings Service, which opened its doors in December last…
MP and Councillor work to tackle 'rogue' landlords
Shelter, a homeless charity, has recently launched a campaign to target landlords who take advantage of their tenants. They are…
Students slam landlords and letting agents in new survey
The results of this year’s Rate Your Landlord survey has highlighted many of the problems faced by students living in…
Landlords rule in latest survey
Landlords rated higher than lettings agents in this year’s Rate Your Landlord survey, organised by the Universities of Sussex and…
Residents left out in the cold
Residents of Stanmer Court, some of the more expensive accommodation on campus, are demanding compensation after two terms of irregular…
Safe as Houses? – Gas and electrical safety in rented accommodation
Most students will live in private rented accommodation at some point during their time at University. With all the things…
Landlords – fit and proper people?
Landlords may have to be deemed “fit and proper” before being allowed to let properties in the private sector, according…