The housing crisis means more and more of us are living in rented accommodation. For some of the most vulnerable members of our community this means dealing with difficult landlords and living with the permanent fear of eviction and homelessness. On this page you can find out about our housing advice services and how we are campaigning for secure and safe accommodation for all.
Following the leaked extracts of the report after the first phase of the Grenfell inquiry, the media has highlighted alleged “shortcomings” of London Fire Brigade in responding to the fire.…
The Greater Manchester Law Centre believes that at the heart of almost all housing policy are two key questions: Is housing a human right or a commodity? Is housing for…
A full version of this article by Ruth Hunt appeared in the Morning Star. This extract is re-posted here with permission. Ruth F Hunt is a freelance journalist and an…
We have been campaigning against Manchester City Council’s proposed Public Space Protection Order for unfairly targeting homeless people, for carrying a clear risk of abuse of power and for punishing homeless…
After months of waiting for the Council’s proposals following their “consultation”, the current plans as reported in the Manchester Evening News yesterday amount to no real change. Manchester City…
“GMLC believes that renting a property is as dangerous as driving a car and tenants should have the same protection against dangerous landlords as we do against dangerous drivers.” Sign…
What is the PSPO? Manchester City Council are proposing to give themselves new powers using a PSPO. Under these powers any “authorised person” including a council officer can issue a…
Helpful resources for individuals and organisations that help homeless people, private renters and social housing tenants Greater Manchester Law Centre (GMLC) has decided to create a bank of resources, which…
Assemble for the vigil: 6:15pm Friday 14th June 2019 at Bolton Town Hall Debate: 7:30pm at Bolton Socialist Club, 16 Wood St, Bolton BL1 1DY At the Greater Manchester Law…
By GMLC volunteer Josie Hicklin. Having recently finished the LPC, Josie is a volunteer in the law centre’s housing department. She is also a yoga teacher exploring how to make…