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24 November, 2023

Using discretionary powers to help HMO tenants and those in receipt of an infected blood compensation payment with their council tax bills

Government issues reminder to local authorities in England in new council tax information letter

24 November, 2023

Council tax help for those with a Homes for Ukraine immigration permission who are not living with a sponsor

DLUHC issues new guidance to local authorities in England further to new regulations that came into force in April 2023

23 November, 2023

Homes for Ukraine ‘thank you’ payments scheme extended into a third year

However, Autumn Statement 2023 also confirms that payments will remain at £500 per month

23 November, 2023

Housing Act 1988 (Amendment) Bill receives its first reading

Introduced in the House of Lords, Private Members' Bill makes provision to ensure that long leases are not deemed to be assured tenancies for the purposes of the 1988 Act

22 November, 2023

Change in date from which provisions relating to increase in the maximum amount of the ‘right to rent’ civil penalty come into force

New commencement order revokes and replaces previous commencement order due to error in that order as to when provisions come into force

20 November, 2023

Levelling Up Secretary warned No.10 in November 2022 that removing licensing requirements from HMO accommodation used to house asylum seekers would risk incentivising lower quality housing

Letter to Prime Minister ahead of the laying of draft regulations also said there was no evidence that the HMO licensing system created a barrier to housing asylum seekers

17 November, 2023

DLUHC moves amendments to Renters Reform Bill to overturn Supreme Court’s Rent Repayment Order ruling in Rakusen v Jepson

Landmark Chambers highlights that amendments will enable RROs to be made against a superior landlord and against more than one landlord

17 November, 2023

Extending increase in the maximum amount of the ‘right to rent’ civil penalty so that it applies across the UK statute book

New statutory instrument

16 November, 2023

Homelessness assistance and allocation of housing in Wales for those fleeing situation in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Lebanon

New statutory instrument

15 November, 2023

Government tables amendments to Renters (Reform) Bill to make it illegal for landlords to have blanket ban on renting to people on benefits or with children

Secretary of State says new measures will end discrimination against vulnerable people and families who are being unfairly denied access to a home

15 November, 2023

Government confirms Decent Homes Standard to be introduced in the private rented sector

Amendments being tabled to the Renters (Reform) Bill will also make it illegal for landlords and agents to have blanket bans on renting to benefit recipients or those who have children

14 November, 2023

Welsh Government launches consultation on proposals to reform the council tax system in Wales

Views sought on a range of possible changes including the revaluation of all properties, adding further council tax bands and making changes to tax rates

13 November, 2023

Lee Rowley becomes 16th new Housing Minister since 2010

Appointment follows Rachel Maclean having earlier been asked to step down after only nine months in the role

13 November, 2023

Miscellaneous amendments to Renting Homes Regulations in Wales

New statutory instrument

10 November, 2023

Government is unprepared to even assess the challenges that ‘riddle’ the supported housing sector in England, let alone address them

Select Committee warns that a lack of data, and demand for housing that is outstripping supply, is leaving vulnerable people without homes or support

9 November, 2023

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Using discretionary powers to help HMO tenants and those in receipt of an infected blood compensation payment with their council tax bills

Government issues reminder to local authorities in England in new council tax information letter

Council tax help for those with a Homes for Ukraine immigration permission who are not living with a sponsor

Homes for Ukraine ‘thank you’ payments scheme extended into a third year

Housing Act 1988 (Amendment) Bill receives its first reading

Change in date from which provisions relating to increase in the maximum amount of the ‘right to rent’ civil penalty come into force

Levelling Up Secretary warned No.10 in November 2022 that removing licensing requirements from HMO accommodation used to house asylum seekers would risk incentivising lower quality housing

DLUHC moves amendments to Renters Reform Bill to overturn Supreme Court’s Rent Repayment Order ruling in Rakusen v Jepson

Landmark Chambers highlights that amendments will enable RROs to be made against a superior landlord and against more than one landlord

Extending increase in the maximum amount of the ‘right to rent’ civil penalty so that it applies across the UK statute book

Homelessness assistance and allocation of housing in Wales for those fleeing situation in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Lebanon

Government tables amendments to Renters (Reform) Bill to make it illegal for landlords to have blanket ban on renting to people on benefits or with children

Government confirms Decent Homes Standard to be introduced in the private rented sector

Welsh Government launches consultation on proposals to reform the council tax system in Wales

Lee Rowley becomes 16th new Housing Minister since 2010

Miscellaneous amendments to Renting Homes Regulations in Wales

Government is unprepared to even assess the challenges that ‘riddle’ the supported housing sector in England, let alone address them

Number of section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions started in England and Wales reaches seven-year high

DLUHC launches consultation on capping ground rent payable by existing leaseholders in England and Wales

Select Committee Chair urges government to commit to a timetable for abolishing section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions

Department of Finance launches consultation on proposed changes to rates allowances in Northern Ireland