Rent Control Cymru

The campaign for rent control in Wales. Part of @ACORNunion

[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

🚨 For the first time since devolution, the Welsh Government is officially considering a system of rent control.

This is a once in a generation chance of winning affordable homes for all in Wales, but plans could quickly hit the rocks.

Here's all you need to know 🧵

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[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

Rent controls now.

We won’t stop fighting until we get them. https://t.co/ISjhUHE2qx

[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

Spot on from @Living_Rent. Landlords exploiting loopholes isn’t a reason to claim rent controls don’t work, it’s a sign that they need to be stronger!

[ACORN the union @ACORNunion]

“Scottish landlords have used their own rent hikes after a sitting tenant moves out as ‘proof’ that the existing rent cap doesn’t work. In fact, the problem is it doesn’t go far enough.”

Great piece from our sister union @Living_Rent🤝 https://t.co/tKelwDQL3W

[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

We need rent controls in Wales, and we won’t stop until we get them👊

[ACORN the union @ACORNunion]

It’s time to put an end to skyrocketing rents. We need rent controls and we need them now.

[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

Rents in Wales have risen AGAIN - reaching a rent-to-income level of 33.4%. This is now past the threshold at which homelessness levels begin spiking drastically.

Rent controls now. https://t.co/cyLe8foUu4

[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

We need rent controls, and we need them now. https://t.co/rDAKhE1Ve7

[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

Across the world the story is always the same - landlords will use any tactic they can to resist rent controls.

They’re organised. We have to be too.

[VICE @VICE]

Landlords are arguing that rent control violates their rights under a Fifth Amendment clause. https://t.co/HpFOEG6CDz

[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

“Daniel Edwards, board member for Wales at ACORN, said while some rent increases could be attributed to landlords passing on increases in mortgage rates, they were rising at "unsustainable levels" long beforehand.”

Rent controls NOW. https://t.co/0IPWbNfh9m

[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

“Wales recorded the fastest pace of growth in the country in August at 6.5%, matching the pace of growth set in July, which was the highest since at least 2010.”

Rent controls NOW.

[ACORN the union @ACORNunion]

Anyone feel like they’ve seen this headline before? This is the SIXTEENTH month in a row that rent costs have hit a new record high.

Rent rises are out of control and they’re skyrocketing further. We need rent controls, and we need them now.

[Luke Fletcher @FletcherPlaid]

Great to speak to @ACORNCymru members today and show my support for their campaign for #RentControls in🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Rent hikes are pushing tenants to choose between essentials like food, childcare and heating. We need change.

Support the campaign here👇
https://t.co/wQpCuIQR1Q

[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

Wales needs rent controls. And we won’t stop fighting until we get them👊

[ACORN Cardiff / ACORN Caerdydd @ACORNCardiff]

This week ACORN Cardiff members have been running stalls in different parts of the city talking to politicians, the press and the public about the need for rent controls.

Tenants across Wales need to get organised and demand our basic right to safe, affordable housing

[Sioned Williams AS/MS @Sioned_W]

Yn falch o ddangos fy nghefnogaeth i ymgyrch @ACORNCymru dros reolaeth rhent yn y Senedd heddiw.

Mae'r farchnad rhentu preifat mas o reolaeth ac mae tenantiaid yn gorfod torri'n ôl ar hanfodion bob dydd.

Llofnodwch y ddeiseb os ydych yn cytuno https://t.co/vIH5yfLMHl

[Sioned Williams AS/MS @Sioned_W]

Glad to show my support for @ACORNCymru 's campaign for #rentcontrols at the Senedd today.

The private rental market is out of control and tenants are having to cut back on essentials. Please sign the petition if you agree
https://t.co/vIH5yfLMHl

[Nick Ballard @_NickBallard]

“Until politicians start building the homes we need for the future, we need rent control. And we need it now.���

We’ll keep fighting until we get it done👊

[Luke Fletcher @FletcherPlaid]

Rent controls aren't just about affordability; they're a step towards housing justice, ensuring everyone has a stable place to call home.

Support @ACORNCymru @ACORNunion's campaign for #RentControls in Wales by signing the petition✍️
https://t.co/1pgJNikUzi

[ACORN the union @ACORNunion]

“Rent control does what is says on the tin, it immediately stops you being priced out of your home and your community.” 👏

[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

Rent controls won’t fix the housing crisis on their own, so why are we fighting for them?

Watch this to find out👇

[ACORN Cardiff / ACORN Caerdydd @ACORNCardiff]

Landlords will say anything to protect their runaway profits and advance their right to mistreat & exploit tenants. They're spearheading organised resistance to renters reform.

The Welsh Government needs to show leadership by ignoring the lies and implementing rent controls!
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[ACORN Cardiff / ACORN Caerdydd @ACORNCardiff]

Landlords are raising rents at the fastest pace since records began. Many tenants are forced to cut back on essentials or even leave their homes.

Yet landlords portray *themselves* as the victims, complaining of "demonisation" and "mistreatment" in the media 1/2

[Rent Control Cymru @ACORNCymru]

Brilliant work from our sister union in Scotland. We won’t stop until we get the same result in Wales👊

[Living Rent @Living_Rent]

After 7 years Scot gov has finally committed to rent controls! 🎉

This is a huge step towards more affordable housing and shows the leadership that we need.

The gov needs to listen to tenants and ensure rent controls bring rents down and force up quality.

We will be watching.

[ACORN the union @ACORNunion]

The time since the Tories promised to ban ‘no fault’ evictions is clocking up ⏰ 👇

Read about how many people have lost their homes since: https://t.co/mhUDUcx13W