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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

Quarter of renters do not ask for repairs due to fear of eviction, says Shelter

PA Wire

A quarter of private renters in England have not asked for repairs to be carried out or conditions to be improved because of fear of eviction, according to a survey.

The research suggested that the rate of renters who have complained to the council, landlord or letting agent about repairs, conditions or harassment in the last three years and been evicted or threatened with eviction during that time is nearly three times that of those who had not complained.

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