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New ‘Complaint Handling Code’ From the Housing Ombudsman Service

Posted on 18th March 2024 in Affordable Housing

Complaint handling in the social housing sector has been the focus of significant attention in recent years, particularly in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire and the tragic death of Awaab Ishak.

Posted by

Michael Taylor

Partner & Solicitor

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Key Findings From the CMA's Housebuilding Market Report

Posted on 28th February 2024 in Affordable Housing

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently concluded its year-long housebuilding market study in England, Scotland, and Wales. The final report highlighted several significant areas of concern for the housebuilding sector, which are summarised in our latest insight.

Posted by

Michael Taylor

Partner & Solicitor

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Social Housing Reform: Consultation time again!

Posted on 08th February 2024 in Affordable Housing

Following the recent discussion on new social housing reforms, which was published on 30 January 2024, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities has declared an eight-week consultation period on a proposed standard for competence and conduct in social housing.

Posted by

Michael Taylor

Partner & Solicitor

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Social Housing Reform: Consultation Now Live

Posted on 30th January 2024 in Affordable Housing

Today the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities announced a consultation on new social housing reforms. The proposed consultation has raised a number of concerns around the fact that a large majority of social housing already goes to UK nationals, the proposal would introduce even stricter rules, awarding social housing to those that can prove a close connection to the UK and local area as a priority.

Posted by

Michael Taylor

Partner & Solicitor

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A Rent Increase May Create a New Tenancy Agreement

Posted on 16th November 2023 in Affordable Housing

A recent County Court decision held that increasing the rent may result in the creation of a new tenancy agreement, where it can be shown that this was the intention of both the landlord and the tenant. 

Posted by

Megan Andrews

Paralegal

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New process for registering a notice with the Public Trustee

Posted on 25th August 2023 in Affordable Housing

A change has been made to the application process for all applications to the Public Trustee made on and after 29 August 2023.

Posted by

Cory Stephenson

Solicitor

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CCTV in Communal Areas

Posted on 17th August 2023 in Dispute Resolution, Affordable Housing

There are certain requirements which need to be complied with to make sure that CCTV is lawful, as there can be potential issues with data protection and privacy with CCTV cameras in communal areas.

Posted by

Paul Stabb

Solicitor

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Amendments to Awaabs Law 2023

Posted on 22nd June 2023 in Affordable Housing

Whilst there have been many amendments to the Social Housing Bill 2023, a legislation of key interest is Awaabs Law.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Fixed Term Tenancy Advice

Posted on 23rd May 2023 in Affordable Housing

As a registered provider you will be obliged to follow the Tenancy Standard, but this is only guidance that is applicable to your own policies and procedures. 

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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What should landlords do if tenants breach CCTV laws?

Posted on 02nd August 2022 in Affordable Housing

The law around CCTV has become a lot less grey in recent times as the Courts tackle harassment via CCTV and inappropriate use of cameras.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Can affordable housing be privately managed?

Posted on 05th January 2022 in Affordable Housing

A proposed development of 115 privately rented dwellings, which were to be managed privately rather than through a Registered Provider, was appealed. However, the Inspector found that the units did not conflict with the development plans.

Posted by

Alex McKerron

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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Extension of shared ownership leases by existing owners

Posted on 22nd December 2021 in Affordable Housing

The Governments proposal to reform the shared ownership model is set to include all new leases being granted for 990 years, instead of the current 99 or 125 years.

Posted by

Jenny Lloyd

Senior Associate & Solicitor