17 August, 2020
13 August, 2020 Open access
However, MoJ cautions that data is 'unlikely to be representative' of general trends in possession actions and advises that judicial-led working group is preparing for expiration of stay on evictions
13 August, 2020 Open access
First Minister assures Scottish Parliament of commitment 'to do everything that we can' to protect tenants and prevent people from becoming homeless as a result of the pandemic
12 August, 2020 Open access
New report calls for government to extend funding for homelessness support services in Autumn Spending Review
11 August, 2020 Open access
New funding made available in addition to initial £10 million response that enabled all rough sleepers to be given shelter, and will be used for longer-term support and accommodation
7 August, 2020
Fund to support housing associations and co-operatives in projects that deliver support to households most a risk of poverty
3 August, 2020
3 August, 2020
Views invited on terms of Ministerial statement on the exercise of power to amend local connection rules, and on proposals to suspend referrals
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
New rules were 'snuck out' without guidance and without Parliamentary scrutiny, says Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson
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
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