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Home Truths - The Abolition of ASTs and s.21 No Fault Evictions
Stefan Liberadzki and Peter Jolley of 42BR discuss how new laws will bring about an end to the fixed term assured shorthold tenancy and s.21 notices.
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Intentional homelessness and temporary accommodation
The Court of Appeal has recently considered whether a claimant was intentionally homeless after he refused hotel accommodation. Catherine Rowlands analyses the ruling.
Disability discrimination and proportionality in housing management
The High Court recently upheld a possession order against a tenant who is a hoarder, rejecting a submission that the first instance judge's conclusion that the social landlord had acted proportionately was wrong. John Murray sets out the lessons from the case.
Standardising HMO regulation
Astrid Stanley looks at how standardisation of the regulatory regime for houses in multiple occupation could encourage investment in the sector.
Implementing rent increases
What are the legal constraints when it comes to rent increases? Victoria Knight and Marie Constantine explain.
Evaluating exit opportunities for housing associations in the Local Government Pension Scheme
For housing associations considering the possibility of exiting the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), now could be a good time to investigate further, writes Kim Jones.
Home Truths - The Abolition of ASTs and s.21 No Fault Evictions
Stefan Liberadzki and Peter Jolley of 42BR discuss how new laws will bring about an end to the fixed term assured shorthold tenancy and s.21 notices.
Housing case law update: March/April 2025
Gavinder Ryait, Sarah Christy and Ian Larkins round up the latest housing law judgments of interest to local authorities and housing associations.
Charging newly built housing stock – key considerations
Residential schemes are increasing in size and complexity, and this presents challenges for registered providers of social housing ("RPs") when raising finance against newly built properties. Hannah Jackson explores the risks and provides recommendations for RPs preparing for charging exercises where developments have been recently completed or are still ongoing.
Disability, duality, reasonable to occupy
What is the correct route to challenge a decision of the local authority that you consider amounts to disability discrimination? This was the question recently tackled by Fordham J in the High Court. Catherine Rowlands examines the outcome.
The future of managing and preventing anti-social behaviour
Jane Talbot and Emma Kelly take a look at the Crime and Policing Bill.
The unorthodox quashing of the pre-existing nullity
Annabel Nuttall Heath and Isabella Taylor analyse a recent case where an unrepresented party sought an order that a London borough provide him and his family with alternative accommodation because of the behaviour of their neighbours.
Managing temporary accommodation: the options
Samantha Grix sets out some potential solutions for the increased need for temporary accommodation.
Home Truths - An Introduction to the Renters' Rights Bill
42BR's Housing team discuss the new Renter's Rights Bill.
What the Crime and Policing Bill has in store
Daryl Bigwood looks at the key provisions in the Crime and Policing Bill in relation to anti-social behaviour.
Are You Fit to Deal with Unfitness?
Michael Grant and Matthew Timm explore the law relating to "fitness for human habitation" and the court's approach to damages.
Breaking in
Emily Hope considers the legalities of forced entry in access injunctions.
Commonhold reinvigorated?
The Government has promised to make commonhold the default tenure in England and Wales. Meadow O’Connor, Camila Waszek and Douglas Rhodes review the proposals.
Housing case law update: March 2025
Paul Lloyd, Daniel Fitzpatrick and Tim Pearl round up the latest housing law judgments of interest to local authorities and housing associations, including two important decisions on the Right to Buy.
New horizons for selective licensing schemes
Tara O’Leary looks at the potential for a significant expansion in the use and reach of selective licensing schemes.
The interaction between housing and social care duties
Members of the Cornerstone Barristers Housing Team set out key takeaways from three important decisions from the Court of Appeal clarifying the interaction between local authorities’ obligations under the Housing Act 1996 and social care legislation.
Housing disrepair and EPA 1990 prosecutions
Edward Sainsbury and Matthew Lowry examine the rise of private prosecutions against landlords for damp and mould under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Housing case law update: December 2024 - January 2025
Catherine Craven, Laura Waby and Tom Bradbury round up the latest housing law rulings of interest to housing associations and local authorities.
2025 Year Ahead
Kevin Edwards looks at some of the key matters predicted to impact the housing sector over the coming 12 months.
Social housing providers and governance in 2025
Darren Hooker looks at the key governance issues social landlords are likely to face over the next 12 months.
The Renters’ Rights Bill: the practical implications for enforcement
Ian Andrews looks at efforts to ensure intelligence-based working, as well as collaborative working, between different professionals becomes embedded before the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into force.
Successive applications for homelessness assistance and new facts
Toby Vanhegan and Stephanie Lovegrove analyse a Court of Appeal ruling on whether a council was justified in declining to accept an application under section 183 of the Housing Act 1996 on the ground that it was based on the same facts as a previous application.
Access injunctions: not as straightforward as they may seem…
Jane Talbot discusses how some of the issues faced by social landlords when it comes to obtaining access injunctions can be overcome.
Interpretation of private sector housing enforcement policy
The Upper Tribunal has clarified the FTT’s limits on policy interpretation in a dispute over a financial penalty imposed on a letting agent by a local authority. Riccardo Calzavara analyses the ruling.
Enforcement against HMOs used to house asylum seekers
A Divisional Court recently upheld a district judge’s decision in a case over licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMO) used for asylum seekers. The decision is of significant public importance concerning the enforcement of housing standards in HMOs, write Stephanie Harrison KC and Tim Baldwin.
Stock transfer agreements and the ability to enter transactions
A High Court judge has coined a new legal stock phrase in a judgment about the meaning of a stock transfer agreement. Matt Hutchings KC explains the ruling.
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