Housing Law Update
The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2020 We discuss below the two amendments to the CPR that are of particular significance to housing professionals and which come into force
Possession Order and Order for Unlawful Profits granted, under Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act
Prince Evans Solicitors acted for a Housing Association (HA) client. The tenant who was an Assured Tenant had lived at the property with her daughter and had fallen into rent
New housing rules to control immigration
On the 3rd September 2014 the Immigration and Security Minister announced that the new measures contained within the Immigration Act 2014 that will see landlords face fines if they rent
Business tenancy renewal refused in light of tenant breaches
Often landlord clients wrongly believe that they do not have a ‘real’ opportunity to oppose an application for a new business tenancy – they hold the view that a Court
Anti-Social behaviour – New Laws or new nuisance? A new approach
Date: Wednesday 11th June Time: 3.30pm registration for a 4.00pm start Venue: British Library, St Pancras, London Dealing with anti-social behaviour issues can be a complex, costly, time consuming and
The Effects Of Bedroom Tax A Year On
A recent survey commissioned by the National Housing Federation (NHF) says that the Bedroom Tax is “heaping misery and hardship” on affected families. Bedroom Tax was introduced by the Government
Going amiss with property descriptions: part two
On my last appearance here, I took you on a swift trip through the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991; this time, we’ll be taking a meander through the highways and byways
Tenants lose their ‘spare bedroom tax’ appeal at the Court of Appeal
Five social housing tenants have lost their bid at the Court of Appeal to have the Government’s controversial ‘spare bedroom tax’ ruled as unlawful. The ruling was handed down on
Social Landlords Housing Management and Leasehold Services Seminar: Leasehold property: buying, varying and extending Leases
Date: Tuesday 18th March Time: 3.30pm registration for a 4.00pm start Venue: British Library, St Pancras, London Managing Leasehold property can be a particularly complex area for Housing Associations. This
Disabled tenants take their challenge against the controversial ‘bedroom-tax’ to the Court Of Appeal
Five disabled individuals who are affected by the Government’s ‘bedroom-tax’ policy began their appeal yesterday at the Court of Appeal to challenge last year’s High Court ruling which stated that
Free Seminar: Are you a First-Time Buyer?
DATE: MONDAY 20TH JANUARY TIME: 5.30PM REGISTRATION FOR A 6PM START VENUE: EALING GOLF CLUB, PERIVALE LANE, GREENFORD, UB6 8TS If so, this evening seminar is a one-stop knowledge shop –
Chasing rent arrears and obtaining a possession order on Assured Shorthold Tenancies
Ensure that the rent arrears are closely monitored and act as soon as any arrears arise. Establish the reasons for the arrears and consider if it is appropriate to delay