Housing news and case law

13 January, 2025

Welsh Government launches consultation on proposed changes to the council tax appeals process

Views sought on plans to empower appellants to decide whether their appeal progresses to tribunal and disclosing evidence used in making banding decisions at an earlier stage

9 January, 2025

Removal of requirement for council tax bills to include details of cash amounts and percentage increases relating to the Adult Social Care precept

New statutory instrument

8 January, 2025

Government tables amendments to Renters’ Rights Bill to introduce restrictions on more than a month’s rent being required in advance

Secretary of State also puts forward amendments to limit a guarantor’s liability for rent following the death of the tenant, and to limit the obligation on a landlord to pay removal expenses

2 January, 2025

Round-up of recent housing-related Ombudsman decisions and reports

2 January, 2025

Round-up of recent Upper Tribunal housing case law

24 December, 2024

Council breached its duty to provide suitable interim accommodation to a homeless woman and her family pending the availability of permanent accommodation, and its duty to secure permanent accommodation

Petition of Y for Judicial Review [2024] CSOH 113

18 December, 2024

Government announces ‘largest ever’ investment in homelessness prevention services in England

Secretary of State says that historic 'boost' will give local authorities the tools they need to tackle, reduce and prevent homelessness

18 December, 2024

Local government finance settlement provides extra funding for social care in England, and confirms no change to council tax referendum principles

Government also says that it will consult in 2025 on options to improve the transparency of council tax billing, and to introduce a default option to pay over 12 months as with most other household bills

16 December, 2024

Court of Appeal rules that widower retained secure tenancy and right to buy despite living elsewhere

London Borough of Hackney v Weintraub [2024] EWCA Civ 1561

12 December, 2024

Restriction on subsequent disposal of Right to Buy dwellings in designated rural areas in England

New statutory instrument

11 December, 2024

More than 350,000 people in England are currently homeless, up almost 15 per cent compared to the same time last year

Shelter's analysis of government statistics and Freedom of Information responses highlights that rapidly increasing private rents, rising evictions and a lack of genuine affordable social housing are all to blame for the increase

10 December, 2024

Housing Committee in Wales launches inquiry into housing for vulnerable people

Stakeholders invited to submit evidence to targeted consultation that will have an initial focus on housing support services

6 December, 2024

Newly-recognised refugees to be given 56 days to find new housing as ‘move on’ period doubled

Temporary measure to be introduced by the Home Office next week and is expected to run to June 2025

6 December, 2024

Jurisdiction to decide disputes relating to energy efficiency obligations of private rented sector landlords in England and Wales moves to Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal

New statutory instrument

5 December, 2024

Almost 40 per cent of private landlords in England say they’re unwilling to let to those in receipt of housing support

Government-commissioned survey highlights that landlords perceive that benefits will not cover all the rent, and that there is a greater risk of delays in payment or unpaid rent if letting to benefit claimants

5 December, 2024

Homelessness assistance and allocation of housing in Wales for victims of transnational marriage abandonment and those who have had an NRPF restriction lifted

New statutory instrument

3 December, 2024

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Housing

Welsh Government launches consultation on proposed changes to the council tax appeals process

Views sought on plans to empower appellants to decide whether their appeal progresses to tribunal and disclosing evidence used in making banding decisions at an earlier stage

Removal of requirement for council tax bills to include details of cash amounts and percentage increases relating to the Adult Social Care precept

Government tables amendments to Renters’ Rights Bill to introduce restrictions on more than a month’s rent being required in advance

Round-up of recent housing-related Ombudsman decisions and reports

Round-up of recent Upper Tribunal housing case law

Council breached its duty to provide suitable interim accommodation to a homeless woman and her family pending the availability of permanent accommodation, and its duty to secure permanent accommodation

Government announces ‘largest ever’ investment in homelessness prevention services in England

Secretary of State says that historic 'boost' will give local authorities the tools they need to tackle, reduce and prevent homelessness

Local government finance settlement provides extra funding for social care in England, and confirms no change to council tax referendum principles

Court of Appeal rules that widower retained secure tenancy and right to buy despite living elsewhere

Restriction on subsequent disposal of Right to Buy dwellings in designated rural areas in England

More than 350,000 people in England are currently homeless, up almost 15 per cent compared to the same time last year

Housing Committee in Wales launches inquiry into housing for vulnerable people

Newly-recognised refugees to be given 56 days to find new housing as ‘move on’ period doubled

Jurisdiction to decide disputes relating to energy efficiency obligations of private rented sector landlords in England and Wales moves to Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal

Almost 40 per cent of private landlords in England say they’re unwilling to let to those in receipt of housing support

Homelessness assistance and allocation of housing in Wales for victims of transnational marriage abandonment and those who have had an NRPF restriction lifted

Consultation launched on proposals to increase transparency of buildings insurance fees charged to leaseholders

Northern Ireland Communities Minister announces additional £6.7 million funding for homelessness

Round-up of recent housing-related Ombudsman decisions and reports