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Hi, My name is Yasin Koya. I am the Administrator at SHARP !I bring a can-do attitude to the role, even on days when things feel a little stressful or chaotic. I’m often the first point of contact — answering calls, welcoming client drop-ins, and dealing with all sorts of enquiries. Not every call is…
Background In December 2020, two‑year‑old Awaab Ishak tragically died as a result of prolonged exposure to damp and mould in a rented social housing flat. This event catalysed a campaign to strengthen legal protections for tenants living in poor‑condition homes. In response, the UK Government introduced the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, which inserted a new Section 10A…
If you are living in a rented property that is in poor condition, you have a right to ask your landlord to carry out repairs. This advice sheet explains what housing disrepair is, what your landlord’s responsibilities are, and what steps you can take to protect your health, safety and rights. What is Housing Disrepair?…
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in housing admin? It’s not all printers, staplers and emails (though there’s plenty of those). Here’s a peek into a fairly typical and slightly chaotic day in my world. I get to the office at 9:40am, ready to face whatever the day throws at me. The volunteers…
This event to mark SHARP’s 50th Anniversary took place on the 1st November 2024. The fact that the City and County have experienced real problems of homelessness and poor housing for 50 years is clearly a grave concern and not something to celebrate. The fact that SHARP has been here to help allthose experiencing these…