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26 May, 2022

Housing Ombudsman makes finding of severe maladministration as a result of substantial delays in Hackney Council dealing with damp, mould and leaks at a resident’s property

Ombudsman also finds maladministration in relation to council's handling of the complaint and £60 compensation offer, making recommendations including to pay the resident an increased award of £1,500

25 May, 2022

Increase in number of days that property is available for letting before being prevented from counting as a domestic property for purposes of council tax in Wales

New statutory instrument

24 May, 2022

Housing Secretary intends to take a ‘personal and direct interest’ in Clarion Housing’s approach to housing standards and management following recent findings of maladministration by Housing Ombudsman

Michael Gove says he is deeply disappointed that Clarion, as one of the largest housing associations in the UK, has not been able to meet fundamental standards

19 May, 2022

Government’s quarterly possession statistics show private landlord ‘no-fault’ accelerated possession claims are at their highest level since 2018

Responding to the figures, Shelter warns that more landlords are kicking tenants out of their homes just as the cost of living crisis rages, and calls on government to scrap section 21 evictions now 'as every minute wasted puts another renter at risk’

19 May, 2022

Council found at fault for leaving a family including a child with disabilities without home adaptations they needed because of confusion around who was responsible for the work

Ombudsman reminds all councils administering Disabled Facilities Grants that they need to ensure their processes are transparent and accountable

13 May, 2022 Open access

Exempting people who offer their second home for free as part of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme from having to register as a landlord in Scotland

New statutory instrument

12 May, 2022

Housing Ombudsman makes finding of severe maladministration in relation to landlord’s failings in dealing with a complaint from resident with vulnerabilities

Ombudsman also highlights intention to conduct wider inquiry into Clarion Housing Group's handling of damp and mould and pest infestation in light of other cases about similar issues

12 May, 2022

Council pays £6,000 to family left in overcrowded housing for more than a year after accepting it did not do enough to help when they were threatened with homelessness

Ombudsman investigation finds Bromley Council at fault for failing to consider issues of overcrowding and interim accommodation in a timely way and only reviewing the prevention duty after the family complained

12 May, 2022

Repeal of Vagrancy Act one step closer as Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill receives Royal Assent

New legislation also contains measures in relation to the transmission and recording of court and tribunal proceedings

11 May, 2022 Open access

Temporary easement of suitability obligations on England’s local authorities to open up greater supply of temporary accommodation for people fleeing Ukraine and Afghanistan humanitarian crises

New statutory instrument

10 May, 2022

Government confirms reintroduction of a Renters Reform Bill that will include provision to abolish ‘no-fault’ section 21 evictions

Queen's Speech also outlines details of plans for private landlords to have new and stronger possession grounds, and for a new Social Housing Regulation Bill

10 May, 2022

Legislation to improve the regulation of social housing, strengthen the rights of tenants and ensure better quality, safer homes announced in Queen’s Speech

Government says the new Social Housing Regulation Bill ‘will eradicate the poor treatment of tenants by some landlords’

10 May, 2022

Welsh Government launches consultation on post-Covid-19 pandemic support for homeless people

Views invited by 20 June 2022 on proposals including adding those sleeping rough as a new category of person in priority need

6 May, 2022 Open access

Government issues new Homes for Ukraine guidance to help people find a sponsor in the UK

'Recognised Provider' organisations listed by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities can also help UK citizens become sponsors

6 May, 2022

Renters’ Reform Coalition urges government to deliver on 2019 promise to end ‘no fault’ evictions in next week’s Queen’s Speech

Letter to Prime Minister calls for long-awaited Renters' Reform Bill to 'make 2022 the year unfair evictions end for good'

4 May, 2022

Measures to enhance conditions and protections for tenants living in the private sector to be introduced in Northern Ireland as Private Tenancies Bill receives Royal Assent

Changes will improve safety, security and standards in the private rented sector and will assist tenants who struggle to afford their rent, says Communities Minister

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Housing Ombudsman makes finding of severe maladministration as a result of substantial delays in Hackney Council dealing with damp, mould and leaks at a resident’s property

Ombudsman also finds maladministration in relation to council's handling of the complaint and £60 compensation offer, making recommendations including to pay the resident an increased award of £1,500

Increase in number of days that property is available for letting before being prevented from counting as a domestic property for purposes of council tax in Wales

Housing Secretary intends to take a ‘personal and direct interest’ in Clarion Housing’s approach to housing standards and management following recent findings of maladministration by Housing Ombudsman

Government’s quarterly possession statistics show private landlord ‘no-fault’ accelerated possession claims are at their highest level since 2018

Council found at fault for leaving a family including a child with disabilities without home adaptations they needed because of confusion around who was responsible for the work

Exempting people who offer their second home for free as part of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme from having to register as a landlord in Scotland

Housing Ombudsman makes finding of severe maladministration in relation to landlord’s failings in dealing with a complaint from resident with vulnerabilities

Ombudsman also highlights intention to conduct wider inquiry into Clarion Housing Group's handling of damp and mould and pest infestation in light of other cases about similar issues

Council pays £6,000 to family left in overcrowded housing for more than a year after accepting it did not do enough to help when they were threatened with homelessness

Repeal of Vagrancy Act one step closer as Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill receives Royal Assent

Temporary easement of suitability obligations on England’s local authorities to open up greater supply of temporary accommodation for people fleeing Ukraine and Afghanistan humanitarian crises

Government confirms reintroduction of a Renters Reform Bill that will include provision to abolish ‘no-fault’ section 21 evictions

Legislation to improve the regulation of social housing, strengthen the rights of tenants and ensure better quality, safer homes announced in Queen’s Speech

Welsh Government launches consultation on post-Covid-19 pandemic support for homeless people

Government issues new Homes for Ukraine guidance to help people find a sponsor in the UK

Renters’ Reform Coalition urges government to deliver on 2019 promise to end ‘no fault’ evictions in next week’s Queen’s Speech

Government sets out details of ‘New Burdens’ down-payments made in relation to council tax energy rebate

Housing commitments in the 2022 manifestos of the Northern Ireland political parties

Eviction actions in Scotland fell to lowest ever level in 2020/2021 due to Covid-19-related protections for tenants

Measures to enhance conditions and protections for tenants living in the private sector to be introduced in Northern Ireland as Private Tenancies Bill receives Royal Assent