Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to announce raising social housing rents by inflation plus 1% for five to ten years aims to secure predictable, long-term funding for local councils, but it presents both opportunities and challenges. This change, based on a formula that...
The Commons Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee is calling for evidence on improving the home buying and selling process in England. They welcome written submissions on various aspects related to this topic, with the deadline for submissions set for April...
Here's a summary of key housing laws currently under consideration: Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: This government bill aims to reform rights of tenants under long residential leases, regulate charges and costs, and address issues related to residential estate...
Nearly Legal are reporting on the case of Ms. Dragos against Cheerz Express Ltd, which highlights several important legal points and outcomes regarding a tenancy dispute. The Nearly Legal report can be seen here, and covers: Invalid Section 8 Notice: The possession...
Housing Law Week has republished a detailed explanation outlines the legal implications of a situation colloquially referred to as "disorganised comings and goings" in property letting. Here's a summary of the key points: Description of the Situation: In this...
Housing Law Week have re-published an article about 'If a landlord needs to evict a tenant, in the vast majority of cases they need to serve a notice first. These are known as possession or eviction notices, and some people refer to them as ‘Notices to Quit’. However,...
On February 9, 2024, the National Audit Office (NAO) released a report titled "Government’s management of legal aid," which highlights the need for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to take additional steps to ensure that legal aid is accessible to all those who qualify...
The Ministry of Justice recently released quarterly national statistics on possession claim actions in county courts by mortgage lenders and social and private landlords, covering the period from October to December 2023. The data indicates a continued trend of growth...
The recent case of Byrne v Harwood-Delgado (see the Nearly Legal comment) has raised important implications for tenants facing Section 21 possession proceedings, particularly concerning landlord gas safety certificates. Paula Haverkamp, a senior associate and...
The Law Society of England and Wales is advocating for increased access to legal aid for tenants facing eviction, citing concerning statistics on the rise of evictions and repossessions. According to recent data from the Ministry of Justice, both mortgage possession...
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The Commons Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee is calling for evidence on improving the home buying and...
Here's a summary of key housing laws currently under consideration: Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: This...