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Responding to the harassment and abuse of older people in the private rented sector: legal and social perspectives
- Authors:
- CARLTON Nancy, FEAR Tina, MEANS Robin
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 26(2), 2004, pp.131-145.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Independent living is seen by some governments as being supported through enabling and encouraging older people to live in mainstream housing. However, this emphasis needs to recognise the major housing difficulties that are faced by some older people. Presents findings from an exploratory study, funded by Help the Aged, of the harassment and abuse of older people within the private rented sector. Examples of the wide range of arguments, disputes and conflicts with landlords and other residents are provided. Considers the legal remedies that might be available for tackling some of these problems and the present obstacles to their use. Finally, legal remedies will be compared with more social policy based approaches which draw upon the framework relating to the protection of vulnerable adults.
The harassment and abuse of older people in the private rented sector
- Authors:
- CARLTON Nancy, et al
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 65p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This study explores the problems faced by older people living in private rented housing in England, and provides recommendations to improve their situation. It includes proposals for better regulation of the private rented sector, including changes to the law on the condition of properties, the development of local homelessness strategies (including housing advice) following the 2002 Homelessness Act, changes to the funding of support services (Supporting People), and the development of policies to protect vulnerable adults.