Letting fees ban and new tenancy deposit rules
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 has changed the law about fees people can be asked to pay when seeking privately rented accommodation in England.
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New guidance on domestic abuse and allocations
Supplementary guidance has been issued to councils in England concerning the allocation of social housing to victims of domestic abuse.
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Housing Law Handbook - 4th edition
A new edition of Diane Astin's excellent 'Housing Law Handbook' has been published by Legal Action Group.
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Possession procedure, HMOs and section 21 notices
Changes come into force today that affect the ending and regulation of tenancies.
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Guide for public authorities on the duty to refer
A guide has been issued for public authorities in England who, from 1 October, are subject to a duty to offer a referral to service users who may be homeless or threatened with homelessness.
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Homeless applications - letters for housing advisers
Letters for housing advisers for helping people apply to a council for housing and help on grounds of homelessness.
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Section 213B referral letters
Letters are now available for council homelessness teams for when a s.213B referral is received from a public authority.
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