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Landlords for Good

The current housing system is not fit for purpose. We're working with landlords to address issues that affect tenants and landlords alike.

We’re all too familiar with problems within the current housing system. That’s why we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

We campaign for the rights of tenants – but there are many issues that landlords raise with us that we agree with too. We know that the current housing system is not fit for purpose and too often fails landlords as well as tenants.

And we know there are landlords who are ready to work with us to address these issues, and ensure we have a housing system that works for both landlords and tenants alike.

Landlords for Good project

To build on our existing work, we’ve launched our project working with landlords. We want to amplify the voices of landlords who are doing good things, and who are keen to collaborate with us to enhance our work. By working together, we can improve the private rented sector for everyone.

Meet the landlords who have signed up already

We’ve published a series of blogs by landlords, in which they share their reasons for joining the Landlords for Good project.

Joining the project

We want to create an environment where voices are heard, a space where we can listen and find ways to work together. And right now, we’re creating more ways for landlords to get involved in our campaigning. There are opportunities to:

  • write a blog for our website

  • help other landlords by featuring in our advice videos

  • attend trainings to find out about and take part in our current campaigns and activities

  • take part in focus groups to share your views on key issues affecting landlords and tenants

  • help us by sharing your story – this could involve having photos taken for printed materials and online content, or being in the media

When you join the project, you’ll have a chance to express which things you’d be interested in.

We’ll then arrange a call with you to talk about what we’re up to and if there is something suitable for you to be involved with. It will be a chance to explain how we’ll work with you and for you to ask questions.

Get involved

Guidance for landlords

While our advice is primarily there to help tenants, we do provide lots of information about private renting. This advice may be helpful to landlords who want clarity on landlord and tenant responsibilities.

Our advice is always in line with current legislation so it’s a good place to visit, and to share with your tenants.

There are also other websites you might find useful that exist to help landlords.

Please note: in this project we work with people in their capacity as landlords. By expressing interest, please be advised that Shelter does not partner with companies in the housing sector. This is in order to maintain our independence as a charity.