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Supreme Court finds tribunals and local authorities must disapply bedroom tax to avoid human rights breaches
The Supreme Court has held that social security tribunals and local authorities have the power or duty to calculate entitlement to housing benefit without making deductions for under-occupancy, so as not to violate a claimant’s rights under the European Convention on Human Rights.
London borough defeats Court of Appeal challenge over succession rules
The London Borough of Haringey has successfully defended a Court of Appeal challenge over the rules relating to the succession to secure council tenancies.
London borough fails in Upper Tribunal appeal over service charges and heating system renovation
The London Borough of Southwark has lost a case in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) over whether it can impose service charges on leaseholders on an estate where the heating system pipework has been renovated.
Upper Tribunal rules on spent convictions and 'fit and 'proper person' test for property licence applications
The Upper Tribunal has handed down a significant ruling on spent convictions and the ‘fit and proper person’ test for holding a property licence under the Housing Act 2004.
Greater Manchester woman given suspended jail sentence over attempted £37k Right to Buy fraud
A woman from Greater Manchester who made a fraudulent Right to Buy application has been given a suspended jail sentence.
Landlord ordered to pay £25k+ over unsafe, unlicensed HMOs
A landlord who operated five unlicensed houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) has been ordered to pay more than £25,000 after a prosecution by the London Borough of Redbridge.
Housing watchdog sets date for introduction of new Rent Standard |
The importance of bringing a homelessness appeal in time....
Adrian Davis examines Mr Justice Stewart’s decision in the High Court in which he dismissed an appeal against a county court judge’s refusal to extend time for bringing a homelessness appeal under section 204(2A) of the Housing Act 1996.
Housing disrepair, ADR and letters of claim
Elizabeth England examines issues around ADR, the failure to respond to a Letter of Claim and the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Disrepair claims.
Housing case law update: succession rules, 'vulnerable persons' and suitable accommodation
From succession rules to paying upfront for remedial work, Christopher Skinner, Natalie Hurst and Victoria Smith round up the latest housing law cases.
Social housing restrictions - is Homes England consent required or not?
Tanya Edmonds looks at the uncertainty around Land Registry restrictions when social housing providers dispose of land.
Spent convictions, underlying conduct and the 'fit and proper person' test
An Upper Tribunal ruling on spent convictions and the ‘fit and proper person’ test for holding a property licence under the Housing Act 2004 will be of interest to all local housing authorities, private landlords, and those who advise them, write James Findlay QC and Riccardo Calzavara.
Disability benefits, "income" and affordability
The Court of Appeal has provided clarification about the status of disability benefits in affordability cases, writes Matt Lewin. |
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BOOST YOUR CAREER: Being a legal locum in local government
An increasing number of legal professionals are becoming locums. Rayhaneh Tehrani and Laura Smith explain the reasons why this is the case, and set out what they think candidates should consider when looking for jobs in local government. |
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