UK Launches £2 Million Crackdown on Dodgy Social Landlords
The government has kicked off a tough new campaign, “Make Things Right,” to give social housing tenants the power to fight back against shabby landlords and bad living conditions.
Force Landlords to Fix Homes or Face the Music
With £2 million behind the blitz, ads will flood social media, radio, and online to tell tenants their rights — and how to make a stand. Housing Secretary Michael Gove wants residents to hit back hard at landlords who ignore problems, using the new laws and complaint routes to get results fast.
The campaign follows the launch of Awaab’s Law and the Social Housing Regulation Act, which slapped landlords with harsh penalties. These include unlimited fines and forced emergency repairs — especially after the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak due to damp and mould.
10% of Social Homes Still Not Up to Scratch
Last year, one in ten social homes failed the Decent Homes Standard. The government says this is unacceptable. The Make Things Right push aims to shine a spotlight on negligent landlords and make sure tenants can quickly complain to the Housing Ombudsman without jumping through hoops.
Tenant Campaigners Back the Drive
Social housing advocate Kwajo Tweneboa urged tenants to report issues straight away, then escalate if needed. Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway also backed the campaign, reminding tenants the service is free, impartial, and ready to help resolve disputes.
Get the Tools to Fight Back
- The campaign runs across England until March 31, 2024.
- Ads will appear in multiple languages, targeting all corners of the country.
- Tenants can visit socialhousingcomplaints.campaign.gov.uk for easy, step-by-step complaint advice.
- Landlords and partners get toolkits to support the drive.
This government push is a clear message: if you live in social housing, know your rights, stand up to bad landlords, and make things right.
