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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Free webinars on coronavirus & homelessness
I'll be joining Justin Bates of Landmark Chambers for two free webinars on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd June.
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Stay on possession proceedings extended until 23 August 2020
On Friday the Housing Minister announced an extension of the stay on possession proceedings to 23 August.
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Priority need for those homeless because of domestic abuse
The Government has announced that those who are homeless because of domestic abuse are to be given priority need for accommodation in England.
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Coronavirus guidance: vulnerability, essential moves and not following instructions
Guidance has been issued this week in both England and Wales regarding coronavirus, social housing and the administration of housing applications.
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Explaining appeal rights to homeless applicants
A recent Court of Appeal case may lead councils to give better information about appealing when notifying adverse review decisions.
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