Introduction: Welcome the Project
People have always worshipped the place where they belong. As the proverb says, “home is where the hearth is.” Considering the problems of housing that people are most likely to encounter nowadays, one will contribute to the well-being of the country.
According to the existing evidence, the role of the effective housing is crucial not only for the well-being of the citizens, but also for the economical state of the country.
Since the number of the people renting certain dwelling is growing increasingly big in the country, it is evident that, ceasing to control the private housing might lead to the most unwelcome results, including the decrease in the overall state of the country’s financial and economical affair, not mentioning the citizens’ well-bring. Thus, the private housing in the country must be somewhat coordinated by the state.
There is no doubt that this will lead to the changes for the better; at present, the sphere of private housing is being actively explored by a number of people and organizations. As Bassett (1980) mentions, “There are a number of institutions, organizations and individuals, which for the sake of brevity we will term ‘agents’, involved directly and indirectly in the private housing market” (57). In the given research, the current state of private housing is considered and the probable solutions for the situation are offered.
Going into Details: What the Point Is
There is no doubt that with help of the analysis of what the landlord accreditation scheme is designed for, as well as the consideration of its positive aspects and the possible flaws, one can create a vision of the prospects for private housing.
Since at present the situation concerning the sphere of private housing requires considerable improvements, it could be rather helpful to outline the prospects for the control of private housing in accordance with the landlord accreditation scheme. This could help to both increase the state income and raise the living standards of the population. Therefore, the task that the government and property owners are to face is considerably difficult.
According to the House of Common’s (2010) viewpoint, the target for the current policy id to provide the disabled and the senior people with dwelling, which means that another step on the way to the renewed life is made. The rights of the property owners must be restricted, since at present they are excessive, the House of Commons claims: “The RLA was clear that ‘one cannot over-emphasize how hostile landlords are’ to direct payment to tenants” (60).
Doing a Worthy Thing: The Evidence
A vast research of the current condition of the people living as tenants in private housing has been conducted. According to the results of the given research, there are considerable complicacies in the way the tenants are treated by the owners of the property. In fact, although the people are paying rent on a regular basis, their demands and needs are not considered by the landlords.
Moreover, according to the results of the research conducted, the payment for the house rent is set by the owners of the property, which means that the sum of money demanded is huge. Therefore, it must be admitted that certain measures must be undertaken.
According to the evidence suggested by Nancy Carlton (2003), “tenant is dependent on landlord for shelter, a basic human need” (21). Using this peculiarity of a tenant’s situation, a landlord can benefit, whereas the tenant can suffer considerable losses. Leading to the most deplorable results, situations of the kind must be avoided at all costs.
Avoiding the Pitfalls
It cannot be doubted that the project is bound to encounter certain difficulties. However, once foreseen, they can be easily avoided if a proper plan is drawn. Therefore, one of the most important issues at present is to consider all possible obstacles that the government can encounter on the way to seizing control over the private housing.
Perhaps, one of the saddest examples of an unsuccessful coordination of the private housing by the government is the one of New York. As Tucker (1991) explained, the government abandons the housing business once it takes the lead of the private housing, which results most negatively on both the landlord and the tenant: “the state becomes totally indifferent to the desires of consumers and tells people to shut up and be happy with what they have” (61). It is quite obvious that such policy is not to take place.
Only Professionals Allowed: The Help Required
Working on the problem of the private housing, I have developed certain professional skills. There is no secret that the issue of private housing involves an element of architecture and designing.
Therefore, for me as the one involved into the project, it was a good practice for developing design skills – these would be required to solve certain issues concerning the private housing; as House of Commons – ODPM (2006) claims, the issue of private housing “plays a key role in raising design standards by raising awareness, disseminating good practice and developing professional skills in relation to design” (84).
Conclusion: Putting It into Practice
One of the greatest concerns for the modern country, the problem of the private housing is becoming more and more topical. Once the solution is found, there must be increase in the economical, financial and social situation. Therefore, the necessary measures are to be undertaken as soon as possible.
Reference List
Bassett, Keith, & Short, John R. (1980) Housing and Residential Structure: Alternative Approaches. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.
Carlton, N. (2003) The Harassment and Abuse of Older People in the Private Rented Sector. Bristol, UK: the Policy Press.
House of Commons. (2010) Work and Pensions Committee: Changes to Housing Benefit Announced in the June 2010 Budget – HC 469. London, UK: The Stationery Office.
House of Commons – ODPM. (2006) Affordability and the Supply of Housing, Session 2005-06: House of Commons Papers 703-II 2005-06. London, UK: The Stationery Office.
Tucker, W. (1991) Zoning, Rent Control, and Affordable Housing. Washington, D.C.: Cato Institute.