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19 April
New research highlights health needs of young homeless people
Depaul UK and Astrazeneca's launch report that shows that young homeless people experience significantly poorer health than their peers, are more likely to use emergency health services and face barriers in accessing care.
19 April, 2012
18 April
NHS needs to improve its support for homeless people with mental health problems
NHS Confederation mental health network and St Mungo's launch joint report that details questions that mental health trusts, health and wellbeing boards and clinical commissioning groups should be considering to ensure support for the homeless is as good as it can be.
18 April, 2012
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Jurisdiction of Residential Property Tribunals) (Wales) Order 2012
New regulations confer jurisdiction on residential property tribunals in relation to mobile homes in Wales.
18 April, 2012
17 April
Better protection for tenants renting from private landlords in Scotland
Scottish Government launches consultation to help deal with 'rogue landlords' and improve the system for private landlords who provide a good service.
17 April, 2012
16 April
Better deal for mobile home owners
New Department for Communities and Local Government consultation proposes reforms to park homes sector and addresses complaints made by residents of mobile home sites.
16 April, 2012
Housing Law Update
Issue 259 of Garden Court Chambers' Housing Law Bulletin is now available
16 April, 2012
12 April
McDonagh, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Hackney
New High Court judgment considers application for judicial review of local authority's allocation process for pitches on sites authorised for use by the travelling community and, in particular, whether requirement that traveller had contemporary residential connection with borough was irrational.
12 April, 2012
Housing market failing to meet needs of older people
New Shelter report examines housing options for over 55s in a 'rapidly ageing population' and shows a significant demand for retirement housing.
12 April, 2012
11 April
Architect and TV presenter appointed empty homes adviser
Ministers announce that George Clarke is to lead efforts to help bring empty homes back into use for families in need of stable homes.
11 April, 2012
10 April
Housing Law Update
Issue 258 of Garden Court Chambers' Housing Law Bulletin is now available.
10 April, 2012
5 April
Localism Act 2011 (Commencement No. 5 & Transitional, Savings and Transitory Provisions) Order 2012
New regulations that, amongst other measures, bring into force, in relation to England and Wales, Schedule 14 of the Act that relates to grounds for landlords to refuse to surrender and grant tenancies under section 158.
05 April, 2012
Shelter calls on landlords to ensure they are protecting their tenants’ deposits
'Vital improvements' to the legislation that come into force tomorrow set out clear responsibilities and timescales for landlords and provide a quick and efficient way of resolving any disputes.
05 April, 2012
Changes to the Tenancy Deposit Protection legislation
DCLG publishes new 'frequently asked questions' guide to the new rules that come into force tomorrow.
05 April, 2012
Rouse Tout A Tout, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Haringey
New High Court judgment that considers the lawfulness of the local authority's operation of an 'auto-bidding' process as part of its scheme for allocating housing under Part VI of the Housing Act 1996.
05 April, 2012
4 April
Inequalities experienced by Gypsies and Travellers
Department for Communities and Local Government publishes ministerial working group report that includes 28 commitments to help mainstream services work more effectively with Gypsy and Traveller communities.
04 April, 2012
