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  NEWS

July 14, 2020

Court finds it unlawful for landlords to operate 'no DSS' policy

A judge has ruled that it is illegal for landlords to operate ‘no DSS’ policies that refuse letting to people claiming benefits.
July 14, 2020

Man loses appeal over conviction for unlawfully subletting council home

A man from Wolverhampton has lost an appeal against his conviction for unlawfully subletting a council home.
July 13, 2020

Regulator notifies large social landlords of plans to increase regulatory activity

The Regulator of Social Housing has this month told large social landlords that it intends to gradually scale up its regulatory activity as the pandemic situation eases.
July 13, 2020

Appeal decision on NPPF Para 74 quashed: report

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has consented to judgment over the decision to dismiss a developer’s appeal for a residential development of up to 90 dwellings, it has been reported.
Jul 10, 2020

Ombudsman criticises council for mother of 6 left in bed and breakfast accommodation

Jul 10, 2020

NW social landlord to procure £13m+ legal services framework

Jul 09, 2020

Court of Appeal upholds "unparalelled" Housing (Wales) Act 2014 eviction rules

Jul 08, 2020

Housing Ombudsman publishes new Complaint Handling Code

Jul 07, 2020

Charity appeals for urgent change in law to prevent mass evictions

Jul 06, 2020

High Court to hold hearings on encampment injunctions this month

Jul 01, 2020

“All hands to the pump” for courts with no constraints on sittings days and no hesitation in using fee-paid and deputy judges: senior judges

Jul 01, 2020

Reports from social landlords of anti-social behaviour surge during COVID-19

Jun 30, 2020

Prime Minister promises ‘biggest shake-up of planning system since WW2’

Jun 29, 2020

Judge rejects application for interim relief after council offered unfurnished flat to claimant particularly vulnerable to COVID-19

Jun 29, 2020

London borough revises homeless prevention scheme after legal challenge

Jun 29, 2020

Winckworth Sherwood advises social housing provider on £75m private placement

Jun 29, 2020

Large Midlands social landlord names 12 firms to £7.5m panel

Jun 26, 2020

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman resumes taking new complaints online

  FEATURES AND ANALYSIS

July 09, 2020

COVID-19, homelessness and rough sleepers: how to help persons ineligible for support

Tara Leary looks at what legal powers local authorities will have to deal with rough sleepers once lockdown ends.
July 03, 2020

Neighbourhood planning ... where to now in this brave new world?

Two recent court decisions should be welcomed by neighbourhood planners and local planning authorities, writes Peter Edwards.
July 03, 2020

COVID-19 - Code of principles on commercial leases

The Government has issued a new Code of Practice for commercial property relationships: What does it mean for landlords and tenants? Sara Bailey, Yvette Bryan and Nick Levy explain.
June 29, 2020

Housing case law update - June 2020

Daniel Skinner and Natalie Hurst examine the latest housing-related cases in the Court of Appeal, High Court and Upper Tribunal.
June 29, 2020

Gas safety certificates and possession proceedings

Sarah Salmon examines an important Court of Appeal ruling on section 21 notices and the service of relevant gas safety records.
June 29, 2020

The section 188(1) duty and the Homelessness Reduction Act

Toby Vanhegan looks at a recent High Court ruling on amendents introduced by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
June 29, 2020

The COVID-19 “New Deal”​

Russell Harris QC explains how the delivery of housing association dwellings could be boosted at a stroke.
June 29, 2020

Private registered providers and the EIRs

The Upper Tribunal has confirmed private registered providers are not subject to the Environmental Information Regulations. Kate Dimes Letters and Andrew Latham look at the key points of the ruling.

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  MORE NEWS

Jun 25, 2020

Property owners found guilty over illegal sub-division of building after ten year battle with council

Jun 24, 2020

Social housing consortium names 22 firms to legal services framework agreement

Jun 23, 2020

Chancery Lane demands action to clear employment tribunals backlog

Jun 23, 2020

Trowers promotes ten lawyers to partner

Jun 22, 2020

Government to extend consents for sites with planning permission that would have expired during lockdown

Jun 22, 2020

Ministry issues code of practice for commercial property relationships during COVID-19

Jun 19, 2020

Landlord fails in bid to vacate earlier guilty plea amid claims council was improperly motivated by prospect of confiscation windfall

Jun 18, 2020

High Court judge issues ruling over notification of ending of interim duty under section 188 of Housing Act 1996

Jun 18, 2020

Judge declines to consider judicial review bid over inclusion of 'informative' in CLEUD

Jun 18, 2020

Charity urges closure of “legal loophole” in housing of vulnerable children

Jun 18, 2020

Social landlord fails in Upper Tribunal appeal over conditions for dispensing with normal consultation of tenants

Jun 16, 2020

Leaseholder pays social landlord £48k for unlawfully renting out his flat

Jun 16, 2020

Council wins Upper Tribunal appeal over whether property was house in multiple occupation

Jun 15, 2020

Councils call for suspension of No Recourse to Public Funds condition

Jun 12, 2020

A lesson in legal alchemy

Jun 11, 2020

Neighbourhood forum wins Planning Court challenge over Leeds site allocations plan and Green Belt land releases

Jun 11, 2020

Council wins appeals over reduction of penalties for unlicensed flat rentals

Jun 11, 2020

Upper Tribunal orders re-hearing in dispute over penalties imposed after fire safety inspections at flats

Jun 10, 2020

Law firm advises social housing provider on £23m modular housing partnership

Jun 08, 2020

More courts to reopen this week for socially-distanced hearings

Jun 08, 2020

Housemark data reveals increases in ASB, arrears and non-emergency repairs

Jun 05, 2020

Evictions to be suspended for further two months, says Secretary of State

Jun 05, 2020

Master of Rolls sets up working group as concerns expressed about end to stay on housing possession claims

Jun 05, 2020

Spending watchdog warns public bodies on challenge of managing end of PFI contracts as disputes loom

Jun 04, 2020

High Court judge hands down ruling on secure flexible tenancies and possession during fixed term

Jun 04, 2020

Manchester City Council eyes bringing management of homes back under direct control

Jun 02, 2020

Mills & Reeve hires planning partner for Manchester real estate team

Jun 02, 2020

Council nets permission for High Court challenge to decision by inspector over Local Plan and duty to cooperate

May 29, 2020

Planning Inspectorate to scale up virtual hearings in June

May 28, 2020

Winckworth Sherwood bolsters social housing banking and finance team

May 28, 2020

Housing lawyers group hits out at plans for resumed possession hearings in London

May 28, 2020

London borough wins High Court battle with tenant on banding and overcrowding

May 28, 2020

Court of Appeal says coronavirus stay also covers appeals against possession orders

May 28, 2020

Parish council launches legal challenge over 210-home development

May 26, 2020

Lincolnshire social landlord to set up £500k legal services framework

  MORE FEATURES

June 29, 2020

Income-strip and housing supply

When it comes to boosting housing supply, is income-strip a potential solution? Paul McDermott looks at the advantages.
June 26, 2020

Variation and enforcement of s.106 – Part 3: relationship to s.73 TCPA

In the third in a series of articles by barristers at Landmark Chambers on varying s.106 obligations, Matthew Henderson looks at the relationship to s. 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
June 26, 2020

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes - a practical checklist for varying public sector agreements

How should you go about varying agreements? Kieran McGaughey provides a practical checklist.
June 26, 2020

The right to lobby councillors: Holborn Studios 2

A High Court judge recently considered the right of local councillors to receive correspondence from the public and to consider it when making decisions. Richard Harwood QC analyses the outcome.
June 26, 2020

Site allocation plans and Green Belt release

A Planning Court judge recently allowed a legal challenge to the Leeds Site Allocations Plan. Jenny Wigley explains why.
June 26, 2020

Asking employees to re-apply for their old jobs

Can an employer ask a redundant employee to apply for their old job? Mark Stevens examines a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruling.
June 19, 2020

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) - practice and procedure

This Property Disputes guidance note from LexisNexis provides comprehensive and up to date legal information covering the jurisdiction, practice and procedure of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
June 19, 2020

Access to viability assessments: Holborn Studios 2

In the first of two articles Richard Harwood QC considers what the Planning Court had to say about the public's right of access to viability assessments.
June 19, 2020

Varying s106 obligations Part 2: S106B appeals

In the second in a series of articles from Landmark Chambers on the subject of the variation and enforcement of s106 obligations, James Maurici QC considers s106B appeals in relation to variations and discharge.
June 18, 2020

Coronavirus and the duty to house

The High Court has found that local authorities are not obliged to provide furniture and white goods for unfurnished accommodation, writes Tom van der Klugt.
June 12, 2020

Quick guide to landlord’s remedies for breach of lease

The following property disputes guidance note from LexisNexis provides comprehensive and up to date legal information for commercial landlords.
June 12, 2020

Varying a s106 obligation

In the first in a series of articles to be published by a group of Landmark barristers over the coming weeks, Kate Olley looks at the variation and enforcement of s106 obligations.