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The Welsh Government has informed councils that from 2 December 2019 homeless households with children and young people will qualify for the full housing duty even if the applicant has become homeless intentionally.
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A summary of Samuels v Birmingham CC, a case in which the Supreme Court held that the council's decision of intentional homelessness and its approach to affordability of accommodation was unlawful.
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An index to my suite of letters for homeless officers is now available.
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The form landlords must use when serving notice under section 21 has been updated. The revised Form 6A should be used by landlords om England from 1 June 2019.
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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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Supplementary guidance has been issued to councils in England concerning the allocation of social housing to victims of domestic abuse.
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A new edition of Diane Astin's excellent 'Housing Law Handbook' has been published by Legal Action Group.
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