1 December, 2022
1 December, 2022
Ombudsman says that landlord’s handling of the issue was unacceptable, and that its failings prolonged the stress and inconvenience the tenant experienced waiting for the matter to be resolved.
1 December, 2022
New statutory instrument also includes amendments to rent variation provisions in relation to converted contracts with 'community landlords'
29 November, 2022
Richard Blakeway urges landlords to self-assess against the recommendations in his 2021 'It’s not lifestyle' report, including adoption of a zero-tolerance approach to damp and mould and to working towards a proactive culture when dealing with complaints
29 November, 2022
New statutory instrument follows up on recommendation from Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group
24 November, 2022
New DLUHC figures also show that number of households threatened with homelessness due to service of a Section 21 notice was up by three-quarters on same period in 2021
24 November, 2022
24 November, 2022
Ombudsman says that the council’s failure to carry out a suitability review of interim accommodation, and subsequent failure to make a written offer of temporary accommodation, highlights a 'concerning lack of understanding' of the council’s statutory duties
23 November, 2022
Statistics body says latest figure is more in line with pre-pandemic levels following a notable fall in 2020
23 November, 2022
Regulator of Social Housing in England writes to all large providers requesting information in relation to the extent of damp and mould in their properties and the actions they are taking to remedy any issues or hazards
22 November, 2022
New survey data from Shelter also shows that more than 3.5 million renters have had to borrow in the last month in a bid to keep paying their rent
22 November, 2022
Ombudsman expresses his 'serious concern' at such a high level of service failure just months after he issued a special report to the council with recommendations to help strengthen its complaint handling particularly around repairs and record keeping
18 November, 2022
Contracts for new services to be issued in more than 100 procurement areas alongside unlimited number of Housing and Debt contracts in each area
18 November, 2022
Shelter warns that Secretary of State's refusal to unfreeze rates 'will swallow up other benefit increases', while Crisis says the real-terms cut is 'unforgiveable'
18 November, 2022
Housing Minister confirms government's support and that it will lay regulations within 18 months of the Bill being passed
17 November, 2022
Chancellor confirms reduction to cap that, under existing rules, would have seen up to 11.1 per cent rent increases from April 2023
17 November, 2022
Speaking in the wake of the death of a two-year old boy as a result of prolonged exposure to mould, Secretary of State says planned reforms will 'relieve the burden on tenants with an emboldened and more powerful regulator'
17 November, 2022
Written statement on agreement with social landlords also confirms government's decision to cap social rent increases at 6.5 per cent
14 November, 2022
New statutory instrument
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