Staying on track? The new arrangements for possession proceedings
The stay on possession claims and evictions ended on Sunday, 20 September 2020. This post summarises some of the key points for housing advisors.
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Eviction stay prolonged
The Government has decided to extend the stay on possession claims and evictions, which was due to expire this Sunday 23 August, for four weeks, until 20 September 2020.
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Learning from mistakes - Ombudsman report on homelessness
The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman has issued his latest focus report on council homelessness services.
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Landlord registration and possession notices in Wales
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that if a landlord of an assured shorthold tenant in Wales is not licensed they may not serve a notice of seeking possession under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988.
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Homelessness and allocations guidance - amendments
The Ministry of Housing has amended the statutory homelessness guidance and housing allocations guidance.
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Part 7 and the pandemic - webinars now online
Two webinars I recently did with Justin Bates of Landmark Chambers are now available to view online.
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Gas safety and section 21 notices - where are we now?
The Court Of Appeal has handed down its judgment in Trecarrell House v Rouncefield. This is an important case about when a s.21 notice cannot be given to an assured shorthold tenant in England in circumstances where a gas safety certificate has not been provided. Some issues are clarified, but important questions remain.
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Ending the interim accommodation duty: notification requirements
The Administrative Court has clarified what a notification letter must contain when a council wants to end the interim accommodation duty having made a non-priority decision during relief.
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