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The Government has issued the statutory guidance that will apply from 3 April 2018 in England, when the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 comes into force. Supporting regulations have also been issued which concern s.202 reviews, non-cooperation and referrals by public authorities.
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The Government has issued regulations which confirm that the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 will come into force on Tuesday 3rd April.
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If you're preparing to implement the Homelessness Reduction Act it's worth taking some time to consider how your service communicates with homeless people. What do you want to achieve?
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The Government has updated the 'How to Rent' booklet which must be issued to assured shorthold tenants. The new version must be issued if a landlord of an assured shorthold tenant in England wishes to issue a s.21 notice where there's been a replacement tenancy since 1 February 2016.
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A recent county court homelessness appeal illustrates the nature and extent of a council's obligations under the Review Procedure Regulations 1999 when reviewing a decision under section 202 of the Housing Act 1996.
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Some letters and forms for housing option teams that are available again to download for free for a limited period.
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Do you work for a housing options team? Do you often need to write to private landlords when housing applicants have received a section 21 notice? If so, you might find these letters useful.
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A free guide to the duties English councils will owe homeless people once the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 amends Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.
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