12 December, 2022
12 December, 2022
However, Cabinet Secretary confirms that new hosts will still be required to obtain a licence before they can accept bookings and receive guests
7 December, 2022
Consultation seeks views on changes that will be needed due to abolition of 'no fault' evictions and move away from assured shorthold and fixed term tenancies to assured tenancies
6 December, 2022
Ombudsman makes finding of severe maladministration after resident and son left in unsuitable property with slug infestation for extended period
5 December, 2022
Winter pressures funding adds to the £316 million already made available to local authorities for 2022/2023
5 December, 2022
New research highlights policies including the freezing of local housing allowance rates and England's focus on ending rough sleeping, rather than the more ambitious aim of other nations to end all homelessness, need to be reviewed
2 December, 2022
1 December, 2022
Among changes coming into force today are the extension of the two-month no-fault evictions notice period to six months for new tenants and a new right to have a minimum 12-month occupation contract
1 December, 2022
New DLUHC figures show that the total has jumped by more than 1,000 since September 2022, and that more than two-thirds of affected households include dependent children
1 December, 2022
New data from Shelter also shows that a quarter of private renters are constantly struggling to pay their rent, an increase of 24 per cent on last year
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
Ombudsman also orders Birmingham City Council to pay a further £300 for each additional month until the man is moved to suitable accommodation
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
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