11 Apr, 2024 Proposed changes to Renters (Reform) Bill By Penny Bournes On 28 March 2024, it was reported that the Government has proposed a number of changes to the Renters (Reform) Bill including: ...
08 Apr, 2024 Rents reviews: extension of rent settlement By Emma Hardman It was all change for social housing providers whilst I was away last week, with the new consumer regulation regime coming into force...
08 Apr, 2024 Increase in housing county court Fees from May 2024 By Helen Tucker Following a consultation last year, the Government has issued its response to the consultation on 1 April 2024, which can be found here....
12 Mar, 2024 For-profits and stock rationalisation: an opportunity to build a legacy By Jonathan Cox This great piece by Helen Collins and Melissa Madjitey highlights the opportunities for-profit housing providers (FPRPs) are exploring. ...
06 Feb, 2024 Social housing reform: a recipe for more homelessness and litigation? By Jonathan Cox Social housing is a sector where law and regulation continually change, reflecting the importance of this vital area and the need to...
15 Jan, 2024 Awaab's Law - consultation begins By Helen Tucker A sea change in disrepair legal obligations approaches. To understand the proposals in Awaab's Law, see the e-briefing from my colleague...
06 Nov, 2023 Call for evidence on the county courts By Helen Tucker Parliament's Justice Committee has launched a call for evidence about the working of the county court generally. It closes on 14 December...
19 Oct, 2023 Renters Reform Bill is back on... By Helen Tucker Michael Gove has now secured parliamentary time for a second reading of the Rent Reform Bill on Monday 23 October. It is then expected...
11 Oct, 2023 Updated 'how to rent' guide By Penny Bournes On 2 October 2023, the Government updated the how to rent guide to provide advice to tenants on how to access legal aid services, advice...
21 Sep, 2023 Renters Reform Bill delayed By Helen Tucker The Government has not made parliamentary time for its second reading this autumn as expected, so the progress of the Renters Reform Bill...
11 Aug, 2023 Housing management thoughts - Regulator of Social Housing's consumer standards consultation By Helen Tucker The proposed new Social Housing consumer standards are now out for consultation by the Regulator of Social Housing. They will come into...
10 Jul, 2023 A focus on supported housing By Emma Hardman Over the past couple of weeks, there have been various publications regarding supported housing, that I thought would be helpful to...