The 2015 Popularity Contest (aka UK General Election )

[SNova]

Labour addressing the exploitation of migrant workers. This is the right way to tackle the 'immigration argument'.

You don't think mass immigration is a genuine issue to our country?

 

[daylightrobber]

You don't think mass immigration is a genuine issue to our country?

Not a significant one.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

The same document makes it perfectly clear that the landlord has no obligation to sell

Which is a good thing isn't it?

 

[Bruce Wayne]

That's just the nature of renting though isn't it. You will still be able to temrinate a contract early with good reason. It just gives families a bit more stability I suppose.

Hopefully so. All about balance. Whether you're a tenant or a landlord, you want a good, long-term relationship most of the time. The difficulty comes in knowing what you're getting before you sign on the dotted line.

 

[daylightrobber]

Which is a good thing isn't it?

Yep. But that's the current situation. The proposal for right to buy is that Housing Associations as landlords will have no choice. If the tenants wants to buy the landlord has to sell.

 

[peteblue]

Labour addressing the exploitation of migrant workers. This is the right way to tackle the 'immigration argument'.

Funny they didn't attempt this or even mention this in the 18 years since they opened the doors........

 

[Seanjd]

Funny they didn't attempt this or even mention this in the 18 years since they opened the doors........

SInce they opened the doors. It's getting so tired, that line. I'm glad they did it.

 

[peteblue]

On a related note, it's pretty worrying that Labour want to make 3 year tenancies law should they get into government. Whilst I can appreciate they have good intentions, that's an incredibly blunt instrument.

When my folks first rented out their parents old place, the tenant had the place in an awful state, with cat poo up the walls (at least I hope it was cat poo!), the (newly laid) carpets were ruined and several bits in the kitchen needed replacing.

I've no doubt there are some dodgy landlords out there, but I dread to think how the house would have been had that tenant stayed in there longer than their six month agreement.

Trust is a two-way street, you know?

My son had a similar problem, rented out his house when he went abroad, the tenant stopped paying rent, trashed it and stole the white goods. It cost thousands to put right. He's left it empty now........

 

[peteblue]

SInce they opened the doors. It's getting so tired, that line. I'm glad they did it.

I'm glad you are glad. It doesn't affect me personally, but I imagine that one or two people may not be as glad as you are.......

 

[Seanjd]

I'm glad you are glad. It doesn't affect me personally, but I imagine that one or two people may not be as glad as you are.......

Who and why? People have every right to come and live in this country.

 

[peteblue]

Who and why? People have every right to come and live in this country.

No they don't. Just like I do not have the right to live in the USA..........

 

[Seanjd]

I'm glad you are glad. It doesn't affect me personally, but I imagine that one or two people may not be as glad as you are.......

Who and why?

 

[Walken]

I'm glad you are glad. It doesn't affect me personally, but I imagine that one or two people may not be as glad as you are.......

racists you mean

 

[peteblue]

racists you mean

Yes, obviously anyone who is not happy with uncontrolled immigration is a racist.......

 

[peteblue]

Who and why?

People who can't find work or get a house perhaps...........