3 August, 2020
3 August, 2020
30 July, 2020 Open access
Housing charity also highlights survey results showing that nearly one in five private renting parents have increased fears of homelessness as a result of the pandemic
29 July, 2020
However, Ombudsman welcomes councils’ readiness ‘on the whole’ to work with it to implement its practical recommendations for improvement
28 July, 2020 Open access
Open letter to Housing Minister calls for Scottish Government to ensure that vulnerable households cannot be evicted until at least April 2021, and to commission advice on legality of 'no recourse to public funds' requirement
27 July, 2020
New statistics from the Scottish Housing Regulator also show that total arrears of rent owed by tenants of social landlords increased by around £3.5 million during June 2020
24 July, 2020
23 July, 2020 Open access
Use of powers under the Coronavirus Act 2020 will help those renting their homes to benefit from increased security and reduced anxiety, says Welsh Housing Minister
23 July, 2020 Open access
Responding to an urgent question in the House of Commons, Christopher Pincher says he is 'convinced' that the right balance has been struck between tenants’ needs and landlords’ rights
23 July, 2020
More collaborative, integrated and innovative approaches needed, with all public bodies flexing their work and pulling in the same direction for the greater good
23 July, 2020
'Good Home Inquiry' responds to data that shows that around 1.8 million adults are living in damp and/or cold housing, with many living with health conditions potentially caused or exacerbated by poor housing
21 July, 2020 Open access
Provisions relate to the resumption of proceedings following lifting of the stay, and to new cases issued after the stay has ceased
21 July, 2020
Commission says reforms ‘will lay the foundations for future home ownership to be freehold’ and tackle ‘key issues’ that existing residential leaseholders currently face
20 July, 2020 Open access
Housing Secretary says funding will ensure vulnerable people and rough sleepers continue to have a roof over their heads and are helped into longer-term accommodation
20 July, 2020 Open access
New legislation provides for amendment of the Rules in relation to possession proceedings from 23 August 2020
17 July, 2020 Open access
New legislation issued in support of temporary arrangements to be put in place until 28 March 2021
17 July, 2020 Open access
Organisations call on government to provide funding for 16,500 Housing First tenancies in England and ensure that there is an adequate supply of suitable homes
15 July, 2020
Disabled Facilities Grants (Review) Bill 2019-21 includes provision for annual increases in the cap on grants, last set in 2008 at £30,000 in England
15 July, 2020
Delays, inadequate communication and poor practice have led to people being left homeless for longer than they should have been
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