26 February, 2021
25 February, 2021 Open access
However, even accounting for the provision of accommodation under the ‘Everyone In’ scheme, more than 2,600 people were estimated to be rough sleeping in the count
25 February, 2021 Open access
New statutory rule extends period during which landlords are required to give 12 weeks' notice to quit that was due to expire on 31 March 2021
24 February, 2021
Bill to introduce changes including minimum twelve month contracts for renters and increase in notice period for 'no fault evictions'
24 February, 2021
New decision finds severe maladministration in council’s lack of action and its failure to have due regard to its obligations towards a potentially vulnerable tenant
22 February, 2021
22 February, 2021
22 February, 2021
All-Party Parliamentary Group seeks evidence on what led to people becoming homeless and how using Housing First services made them feel
22 February, 2021
New research findings also show that, despite the apparent success of Everyone In, many local authorities have since been unable to organise suitable longer-term accommodation or support
19 February, 2021 Open access
New statutory instrument provides for extension of 'eviction ban' to 31 March 2021.
19 February, 2021 Open access
Emergency legislation to be extended from 31 March 2021 in light of current public health situation, says Communities Minister
19 February, 2021
Housing Minister confirms that legislation, which has been withdrawn due to concerns about its application, is to be re-laid alongside new draft guidance in June 2021
19 February, 2021
New report highlights programme's success in improving quality of life for individuals with complex needs, and cost-effectiveness to taxpayer in reduced spending on other public servces
18 February, 2021 Open access
Organisations working in the private rented sector warn of rent debt crisis with at least half a million tenants in arrears due to the economic impact of Covid-19
16 February, 2021 Open access
Think tank highlights that private renters have been particularly hard hit, and recommends that landlords must be required to take 'robust action' to negotiate a payment plan before taking tenants to court
15 February, 2021 Open access
Exemptions remain in place for the 'most serious circumstances', with measures being kept under review in line with the latest public health advice
15 February, 2021
Funding will ‘help victims and their children access support such as therapy, advocacy and counselling in safe accommodation’
12 February, 2021 Open access
12 February, 2021
Amendment adds service charges levied by a community landlord or supported accommodation provider to permitted payments under Schedule 1 to Act
