5 May, 2021
5 May, 2021
Legislation to be introduced that provides for a longer notice period and a requirement for a written statement of tenancy terms
30 April, 2021
New statutory instrument amends form to insert reference to protections offered by debt respite scheme which commences on 4 May 2021
29 April, 2021
Under the new Act, councils across England will have a legal duty to provide support such as therapy, advocacy and counselling in safe accommodation, including refuges
26 April, 2021
Elkundi & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Birmingham City Council [2021] EWHC 1024 (Admin)
22 April, 2021
MHCLG figures also highlight that more than a quarter were in accommodation in a different local authority district
21 April, 2021 Open access
21 April, 2021
Guidance confirms that rules have been further amended to clarify that permission to stay may only be refused or cancelled where person has 'repeatedly refused suitable offers of support and engaged in persistent anti-social behaviour'
19 April, 2021
Shelter calls for new private renting regulator which can work proactively to make law-breaking agents and landlords change their ways
15 April, 2021
Keshwala & Anor v Bhalsod & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 492
15 April, 2021 Open access
Survey commissioned by Generation Rent also shows that a third of renters in England fear they will lose their home in the year ahead
15 April, 2021
Views sought by 16 June 2021 on draft regulations made under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
13 April, 2021
'Important and timely' investigation is first since publication of new Systemic Framework which allows for further investigation of issues beyond individual disputes
8 April, 2021
MHCLG grant funding managed by Homeless Link and Housing Justice will open for bids on 4 May 2021
8 April, 2021
Tenants and landlords are advised to express their interest in mediation when case reaches pre-trial review
7 April, 2021
Once in force, amendments made by the new Act will also prevent landlords from issuing rolling ‘speculative’ notices on a ‘just in case’ basis
7 April, 2021
Government's consultation response also confirms new requirement for landlords to support shared owners with the cost of repairs for the first 10 years of the building’s life
31 March, 2021 Open access
Select Committee warns that government is in danger of breaking its pledge that no one will lose their home as a result of pandemic
30 March, 2021 Open access
Ibrahim v London Borough of Haringey & Anor [2021] EWHC 731 (QB)
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