The Government has today (2/2/22) announced its long awaited Leveling Up paper. It can be seen here, and among other matters states:- Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions will be abolished The government will announce a plan that for the first time ever, all homes in the...
A radical shake up of the private rental sector is expected to be announced tomorrow by Housing Secretary Michael Gove. The main part of tomorrow’s announcement is expected to be a national landlord register in England The Times has been informed that Gove will...
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a new Service Charges Charter. The Charter includes a set of commitments that housing providers are expected to comply with to improve the experience of London leaseholders. It has four overarching themes: Transparency –...
The House of Commons Library has published a paper summarising the amendments made to the Judicial Review and Courts Bill in Committee and the main issues that were debated. The Bill would reform rules affecting judicial reviews and bring in changes to the court...
Brighton & Hove Green Council have written to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove calling on ministers to include a national landlord register in plans for the Renters Reform Bill to help drive accountability for tenants....
A Welsh Government minister has announced the implementation of a new housing act meaning tenants and landlords will see significant changes from July this year. Julie James, Climate Change Minister, has announced her intention to implement the Renting Homes (Wales)...
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill This Private Members’ Bill, sponsored by Chris Stephens, would place a duty on the Secretary of State to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants in rent arrears. It was presented to Parliament on 21 June 2021 and will...
The Scottish Government has published a paper seeking views from interested parties on 'A New Deal for Tenants'. The paper can be found here, and the consultation taken here, or a Word version here. The Executive summary for the paper states that it includes:...
Buy-to-let landlords may be forced to pull out of investing in the private rented sector in Scotland if proposals to cap rents are introduced. Would the same happen in England? David Alexander, the managing director of DJ Alexander, acquired by the Lamond Group last...
The House of Commons has published an excellent resume of the Section 21, including various proposals for its future. Don't forget iHowz campaign to make politicians aware of the unintended consequences if the Section be removed It can be seen here, and covers: 1...
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