1 April, 2022
1 April, 2022
1 April, 2022
New official statistics highlight 17 per cent increase in tenancies in arrears compared to 2019, with more than 7,000 having been in arrears for at least 13 weeks
1 April, 2022 Open access
31 March, 2022
Tendring Borough Council ordered to pay resident more than £2,000 compensation and to carry out a further inspection of the property to ensure repairs that were reported more than two years earlier are now completed
29 March, 2022
New measures include the launch of a Resident Panel, publication of draft legislation, and the ‘naming and shaming’ of failing social landlords on social media channels
28 March, 2022
24 March, 2022
Bill seeks to establish a national register of short and holiday-let accommodation, and to give local authorities powers to require information in association with that register
24 March, 2022
22 March, 2022
New Ombudsman report highlights that tension between landlords' social objectives and the business objectives of some managing agents and freeholders can also result in deep unfairness for residents
21 March, 2022 Open access
21 March, 2022 Open access
Both governments advise that their role as 'super sponsor' will enable refugees to apply for visas without having to be matched to a named individual before arrival in the UK
18 March, 2022
New package of measures will 'put an end to unscrupulous landlords exploiting some of the most vulnerable in our society', says Minister
18 March, 2022
17 March, 2022 Open access
Scottish Government's proposal to act as a 'supersponsor' will short-circuit requirements under the UK scheme to have individual sponsors in place to speed up the process of Ukranians reaching sanctuary
15 March, 2022
Minister says Bill is just the beginning of private rented sector reform and 'further work is a priority for the department'
15 March, 2022
Housing association ordered to pay tenant £3,250 in compensation and to implement improvements to prevent failures in future cases
14 March, 2022 Open access
Secretary of State confirms that those arriving under the scheme will be granted three years leave to remain, and that sponsors will be able to access a tax-free payment of £350 a month
11 March, 2022
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