2 January, 2024
21 December, 2023
Homeless link welcomes reintroduction of 28-day notice period and calls for next government to adopt a more cross-departmental approach to ending homelessness and mitigating the risks faced by refugees leaving asylum accommodation
20 December, 2023
18 December, 2023
Responding to recommendations from Task and Finish Group, government commits to providing more clarity on the duties provided for, and confirms that primary legislation will list those bodies to whom duties apply
14 December, 2023
English Housing Survey also finds that almost one in ten properties in the private sector have a problem with damp
14 December, 2023
With first scrutiny session set for 16 January 2024, Committee asks for evidence to be submitted as soon as possible
12 December, 2023
8 December, 2023
Social Justice Secretary says that next steps will help support people to find safe, settled accommodation for the longer term, providing much-needed stability and helping them set down roots and make the most of local opportunities
7 December, 2023
Annual housing statistics also show that two-thirds of people presenting as homeless in the region were accepted as being owed statutory homelessness duty
4 December, 2023
4 December, 2023
High Court hands down order requiring review and, pending amendment, for it to be disapplied to support people in similar circumstances
1 December, 2023
30 November, 2023
DLUHC says new data framework will help measure progress in meeting its vision to end rough sleeping and help identify where action is needed to drive improved performance
30 November, 2023
New DLUHC figures also show that of the more than 4,000 households with children in B&B accommodation, more than half had been resident for more than the statutory limit of 6 weeks
29 November, 2023
29 November, 2023
Amendments to bring in absolute possession grounds along the lines of those in Great Britain under section 84A of the Housing Act 1985 to be brought forward in a new Housing Bill
28 November, 2023
Despite DLUHC consultation revealing 'limited support' for the measures, clauses in the Bill create both a 'move on power', and a 'prevention notice' which, if not complied with, can lead to a fine or imprisonment or both
27 November, 2023
Measures included in new government bill will make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to buy their freehold, increase standard lease extension terms to 990 years for houses and flats, and provide greater transparency over service charges
24 November, 2023
Government issues reminder to local authorities in England in new council tax information letter
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