29 June, 2012
29 June, 2012
'This nation's heroes, serving in military hotspots around the world, put their lives on the line for us on a daily basis and it's only right that we should have the support in place for them and their loved ones when they need it most', says Grant Shapps.
29 June, 2012
However, new report by Broadway also shows that 70 per cent of new people are not spending second night on streets
28 June, 2012
Repossession Risk Hotspots show where homeowners face highest risk of repossession, based on the number of ‘possession claims’ issued in each local authority in England in 2011/2012.
27 June, 2012
Crisis and Shelter publish interim findings from study into experiences of homeless people who have been helped or resettled into the private rented sector.
26 June, 2012
Scottish Government-backed scheme to prevent homelessness ‘making a difference’ as figures show 19 per cent fall in homelessness applications and a 15 per cent fall in households assessed as either homeless or threatened with homelessness.
25 June, 2012
25 June, 2012
Issue 269 of Garden Court Chambers' Housing Law Bulletin is now available.
22 June, 2012
IPPR publishes new report that includes proposals to introduce reasonable regulation of privately rented property, matched by greater flexibility in social housing.
22 June, 2012
Government will back a new Bill, introduced in Parliament today by Conservative MP for Watford Richard Harrington, which would make the subletting of social homes a criminal offence, says Grant Shapps.
21 June, 2012
Private Members Bill would address problem of 'tenancy cheats who profit from renting out homes that were built to help those in greatest need', says Housing Minister.
21 June, 2012
Garden Court Chambers reports on landmark judgment in London Borough of Camden v Stafford.
21 June, 2012
May update, as published in the Legal Action Magazine, now available from the Garden Court Chambers website.
20 June, 2012
Shelter urges renters to ensure their deposits are protected as 57 per cent of private renters are not aware of the schemes at start of their tenancy, creating little incentive for landlords to comply with the law.
18 June, 2012
St Mungo's launches call for action to raise awareness of issues faced by homeless women, and those at risk of becoming homeless, as figures show that over half of those living in temporary accommodation are women.
18 June, 2012
Joseph Rowntree Foundation publishes series of housing infographics which include information on the numbers of young people in different housing tenures.
18 June, 2012
Housing Minister announces new £3.4m funding for the National Homelessness Advice Service to ensure it continues to deliver support services to equip local agencies to help vulnerable households.
18 June, 2012
Issue 268 of Garden Court Chambers' Housing Law Bulletin is now available.
15 June, 2012
New statutory homelessness statistics from the Department for Communities and Local Government.
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