18 June, 2013
18 June, 2013
Letter highlights that under Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 - to come into force on 1 July 2013 when Croatia accedes to EU - provision is made for Croation workers to be exempted from the requirement to be habitually resident if they are working in the UK subject to the relevant worker authorisation scheme.
14 June, 2013
[2013] EWCA Civ 669
14 June, 2013
New regulations that add to the list of companies, tenancies granted to students by which, will not fall within the definition of assured tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
14 June, 2013
In force from 1 July 2013, new regulations set out that Croation workers are to be exempted from the requirement to be habitually resident if they are working in the UK subject to the relevant worker authorisation scheme.
13 June, 2013
New statutory rule adds private sector tenancies which are not protected or statutory tenancies to the descriptions of tenancies included in scheme for paying grants to eligible tenants who are unable or unwilling to occupy their homes as a consequence of acts of violence.
13 June, 2013
13 June, 2013
Measures undertaken by Trust include changing transfer policies to help people affected by 'bedroom tax', setting aside budget to help with cost of moving, promoting social inclusion and the launch of a new video for residents to explain welfare reforms.
13 June, 2013
[2013] EWHC 1637 (Admin)
12 June, 2013
May update, as published in the Legal Action Magazine, now available from the Garden Court Chambers website.
12 June, 2013
Charity finds that tenants being pushed into debt or forced to cut back on food or heating due to 'out of control' fees.
11 June, 2013
Local Government Ombudsman upholds complaint on basis that long term stay contrary to government policy that B&B accommodation not suitable for families and can only be used for emergency situations and not for more than six weeks, reports Inside Housing.
11 June, 2013
Findings of new research include that 'bedroom tax' is the biggest concern with up to 44,000 social tenants to be affected and limited capacity to help move to smaller accommodation.
11 June, 2013
[2013] EWCA Civ 641
10 June, 2013
Communities and Local Government Committee invites submissions on issues including the major risks facing Housing Associations and the social housing sector and the role and effectiveness of the Regulation Committee.
7 June, 2013
The Scottish Government Housing Minister has announced measures affecting tenant's rights and the allocation of social housing likely to be included in a forthcoming Housing Bill.
7 June, 2013
Housing Minister challenges 16 worst-offending councils to test new solutions and learn from best practice.
6 June, 2013
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations reports that tenants are, on average, having to find an extra £11 per week.
6 June, 2013
The House of Commons library has published a report outlining the current legal position, and the the case for and against additional regulation.
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