5/1/2026 8:11:28 AM Renters Rights Act day is here! By Helen Tucker It’s 1 May 2026, so the Renters’ Rights Act is in force for all non-social housing tenancies from today! A brief reminder of what this...
5/1/2026 2:44:13 PM When is a 'protected conversation' not protected? By Jackie Morris What is a ‘protected conversation’ and why does it matter?A ‘protected conversation’ allows employers and employees to have open...
5/1/2026 2:36:57 PM When you know something isn’t right: why Martha’s Rule matters for patients and families By Ann Houghton Many of the families who contact us say the same thing at the start of their conversation:“I knew something wasn’t right, but no one...
5/1/2026 2:15:54 PM Spot the (Renters’ Rights Act) Differences – Changes to the FTT Procedure Rules By Joanne Wright From today, 1 May 2026, the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Property Chamber) (Amendment) Rules 2026 will make changes to the...
5/1/2026 2:15:10 PM What the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 means for housing enforcement By Lorna Kenyon-Pain Penny Bournes Today, we had the pleasure of speaking at the LLG Housing Law Conference on the new enforcement framework established under the Renters’...
5/1/2026 2:13:31 PM The Local Government Reorganisation Joint Committee By Claire Ward Alex Lawrence Sue Bearman The LGR Joint Committee Before elections for the new authority take place, the Structural Changes Order (SCO) will require relevant...
5/1/2026 12:10:19 PM Security bonds for Court of Protection Deputies By Carl Latham Deputies will usually be asked to take out a security bond or surety bond. These often include a ‘Bond Value’ of eye-watering figures in...
4/28/2026 9:06:18 AM Is Government doing enough to boost co-operative-based enterprise? By David Alcock The UK Government’s pledge to double the size of the sector during this parliament has been met with cautious optimism. About fifty...
4/28/2026 8:41:44 AM Local Government Reorganisation must support the sense of place By Claire Ward Sue Bearman Every neighbourhood, town and city has its own distinct sense of place – something that sets it apart from others. With Local Government...
4/24/2026 3:04:08 PM Longevity and blended families drive rise in trust‑based Wills By Lucy Bluck More than a third (36%) of Wills drafted last year included at least one trust, highlighting the growing importance of trust expertise...
4/24/2026 2:48:50 PM Social housing investment – balancing the scales By Matt Fearn The Government’s recent announcement of an additional £100m for the Social Housing Retrofit Fund is undoubtedly positive news for the...
4/23/2026 3:03:04 PM The shifting regulation of supported housing - government consultation response published By Emma Hardman Lorna Kenyon-Pain 'Supported housing' captures a variety of accommodation provided to individuals with care and support needs. The care provided may be...
4/23/2026 1:42:30 PM Employment Rights Act update #20 - implementation, consultation and an updated hub By Libby Hubbard My daughter tells me she's ‘locked in’ with her A-level revision; I feel like I, too, have been ‘locked in’ with the recent flurry of ERA...