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It has long been established that when a tenant is not occupying their home but has an intention to return, they may retain their...

The Renters Rights Bill has now completed its committee stage within the House of Commons. This stage involves a number of selected MPs...

It was great to host The Law Commission earlier today for their consultation event aimed at the social housing litigation aspects of the...

You will recall from my previous blogs, that Awaab's Law will bring significant changes to the housing sector. We as a firm submitted a...

It's heartbreaking to watch the growing unrest across the county this weekend.  The police have an unenviable task of seeking to maintain...

The Law Commission has begun consultation on reform of the law on Contempt of Court. The deadline to respond is 8 November 2024.  The...

In a previous blog post last year, we looked at a possession case issued by Westminster City Council where there had been a joint...

Ending a joint tenancy can sometimes be more complicated than ending a sole tenancy. Case law has confirmed that one joint tenant can...

The Government appear to be in full swing in its drive to increase tenant engagement in social housing, as they promote its Make Things...

Following lots of speculation, the Government has today launched a consultation on a proposed temporary rent cap on social housing rents...

According to Regulation 36(3) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, a landlord must inspect a gas appliance at least...

“Anti-social behaviour damages lives and communities. Victims want the police and councils to use all the powers at their disposal so...