25 July, 2023
25 July, 2023
New government figures also show a record high of more than 80,000 households assessed as owed a homelessness prevention or relief duty between January and March 2023
25 July, 2023
In addition to examining the role that new housing can play, MPs will look at matters including what the government can do to support disabled tenants in the private rented sector and the adequacy of the Disabled Facilities Grant system
25 July, 2023
Agency also issues guidance to providers in relation to running the Early Legal Advice and In Court Duty services
24 July, 2023
Consultation highlights that failure to make change could lead to bed and breakfast providers being reluctant to provide temporary accommodation
21 July, 2023
New legislation will help ensure that tenants get the safe, warm and decent homes they deserve, and that those who have seriously neglected their responsibilities for far too long will face the consequences
21 July, 2023
20 July, 2023
DLUHC highlights that Social Housing (Regulation) Bill, which is due to receive Royal Assent today, gives new powers to both the Social Housing Regulator and Housing Ombudsman
20 July, 2023
Committee's call for evidence seeks views on matters including barriers to achieving full home ownership and whether shared ownership is genuinely an affordable route to owning a home
19 July, 2023
Charity calls for the government to prioritise the progress of Bill in light of evidence that more than 170 no-fault eviction notices are issued in England every day
13 July, 2023
DLUHC publishes findings from 2021/2022 English Housing Survey, that also includes that private rented properties are more likely to be unsafe, particularly where the household is in receipt of housing support
12 July, 2023
Proposals seek to address unfairness in disparity between value of properties and amount of council tax charged
12 July, 2023
New statutory instrument
11 July, 2023
However, confirming that responsibility for repealing the Act now lies with the Home Office, DLUHC Minister cautions that vagrancy is a 'complex policy that requires careful consideration and scrutiny'
11 July, 2023
Decision to use powers under the Ombudsman Scheme follows 'concerning’ reoccurrence of maladministration in complaints handling in relation to the same Lambeth Council residents
6 July, 2023
Following proposed strengthening of the empty homes premium and introduction of a second homes premium in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, Department seeks views on possible additional exemptions
4 July, 2023
LGA voices fears about the risk of homelessness, and calls on the government to work with councils on a jointly managed, locally driven process to asylum and resettlement
4 July, 2023
Special investigation report finds a 'distinct lack of ownership, accountability and intrinsic motivation' when handling complaints
4 July, 2023
Independent watchdog accepts that further material from the DLUHC has now provided clarity on the impacts of the Bill, but says there is still room for further improvement
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