SUPPORTING THE PRS TO

REDUCE INEQUALITIES

Open Doors Project

(Sarah Vining and Nazia Azad-Warren)

Open Doors Project

Volunteers needed . . .

Zahra is a 25 year old woman who has recently

been given refugee status in the UK. She is single,

has no dependents or pets and is currently

volunteering with a local community organisation,

but is keen to find a full time job.

Now that she has leave to remain, Zahra is looking

for somewhere to live in Cardiff. She knows the

area quite well, and speaks fluent English, but this

is her first experience of the private rented sector.

Zahra

Fatima is a 37 year old woman who is married to

Umar. They have three children below the age of

10. Fatima is not currently working, as she is the

primary care-provider for the children. Umar works

part time as a cleaner, and his hours have recently

been reduced. The family are in receipt of benefits.

They currently live in a privately rented three

bedroom house, but are struggling to keep up with

their rental payments. Two of the children attend a

local school, so they do not want to move out of the

area.

Fatima

Angus is a 74 year old man who is retired. He has

severe arthritis, and his condition has recently

worsened. Angus wants to end his current tenancy

and move closer to his family, who provide his care,

especially after losing his wife last year.

He is on a fixed 12 month tenancy, which does not

expire until December, but he is finding it harder

and harder to manage in his current home. He is

looking for a ground floor property, with adaptations

including a handrail and a wet room.

Arthur

CHANCE CARD

You find a property that you like online, and

request a viewing with a local letting agent.

You tell them your name and that you have

moved to the UK in the last year.

The letting agent has heard about ‘right to rent

checks’ on the news, and becomes concerned

about what to do. Three other people have

also requested to view the property.

CHANCE CARD

Your landlord comes round to discuss the rent

arrears situation. You explain that Umar has

recently had his hours reduced and is looking

for another job, and request some time to

catch up with payments.

The landlord agrees, but as he is leaving,

makes a racist remark, which greatly upsets

you.

CHANCE CARD

Your landlord comes round to discuss the rent

arrears situation. You explain that Umar has

recently had his hours reduced and is looking

for another job, and request some time to

catch up with payments.

The landlord agrees, but as he is leaving,

makes a racist remark, which greatly upsets

you.

CHANCE CARD

You write to your landlord and ask if there is

any way that the tenancy can be ended earlier,

explaining the situation around your health and

care needs. The landlord responds with a

telephone call, is very rude, and says that he

will not allow you to leave before the end of the

tenancy. After this, the landlord starts to call

and text you incessantly around the date when

the rent is due. This makes you feel stressed

and intimidated.

Thank you!

Contact us to find out more:

opendoors@taipawb.org

07585 405555

@OpenDoorsTP

/OpenDoorsTP

www.opendoors.wales

Or come and find us at the Tai Pawb stand here at

the conference.