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Tackling youth ASB in social housing
Emily Hope looks at the role of housing providers and the need to balance enforcement with engagement when it comes to tackling youth anti-social behaviour.
Understanding part-heard hearings in civil litigation
Yema Raufi looks at the challenges for social housing providers presented by part-heard hearings.
Social and affordable housing as a driver of economic growth
The Labour government has committed to delivering “the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation”. Joanna Lee-Mills and Alexander Rose explain why this is regarded not only to be a moral obligation but also an opportunity to drive economic growth.
Suitability of accommodation offered in performance of the prevention duty
The Court of Appeal recently had to consider for the first time the nature and impact of the s. 189A Housing Act duties on the lawful performance of the s.195 prevention duty in section 204 appeal proceedings. Genevieve Screeche-Powell analyses the ruling.
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Homelessness and Social Housing Allocations (Wales) Bill: all change?
Join Landmark's Justin Bates KC, Crash Wigley and Independent Housing Consultant, Mark Prichard, as they take you through the key proposals and discuss their implications.
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The power of local authorities to set local energy efficiency standards
The Court of Appeal has given judgment on local energy efficiency standards and a key Environment Act duty. Estelle Dehon KC and Rowan Clapp analyse the ruling.
The Housing Ombudsman on ASB
Harry Browne sets out some key takeaways from the Housing Ombudsman's recent report on anti-social behaviour.
Housing case alert: July 2025
Steven Wood, Emily Jordan and Sumi Begum round up the latest housing law cases of interest to local authorities and housing associations.
Commonhold reform – the beginning of the end?
Tanya Edmonds of Ashfords answers a number of questions raised by the government's white paper on a reformed commonhold model.
Events
Institutional landlord series: Possession – High Court Enforcement - 5 Pump Court
22-10-2025 4:00 pm
22-10-2025 4:00 pm
Institutional landlord series: Costs Recovery and Legally Aided Parties - 5 Pump Court
05-11-2025 4:00 pm
05-11-2025 4:00 pm
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