Landlords
MPs sign off indefinite delay to no-fault evictions ban
The Renters (Reform) Bill, which now includes an indefinite delay to the long-awaited ban on ‘no-fault’ evictions, passed its third reading in the Commons yesterday.
Lib Dems pledge to scrap business rates
The Lib Dems would deliver tax reforms to ‘revive struggling high streets,’ leader Sir Ed Davey has announced.
Calls for supported housing improvements
Senior MPs and Whitehall’s spending watchdog today demanded improved regulation and data on supported housing amid evidence the system is blighted by rogue landlords.
Fixing London's social housing problem
While national policy will be crucial for determining social housing’s future, we know there is more we can do at a local level, says chief executive of London Councils Alison Griffin.
How to limit the likelihood of damp or mould claims
Rachael Fawcett looks at how councils can minimise the risk of receiving damp or mould claims from tenants.
We need a rethink on this year's account deadlines
Michael Hudson calls on the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and CIPFA to think again about this year’s account deadlines.
Tackling fuel poverty in the private rented sector
Councils are calling for action to help them robustly enforce Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in the private rental sector, says Cara Jenkinson.
Cost of living crisis could have ‘catastrophic’ impact on homelessness
The cost of living crisis could have a ‘catastrophic’ impact on homelessness and should be treated with the same level of urgency as the pandemic, Prime Minister Liz Truss has been told.
Council landlords named and shamed
Seven councils have been named and shamed for failings in their housing services.
Private renting powers to be beefed up for councils
Local authorities will be given stronger powers to tackle the worst landlords and increase fines for serious offences under new measures to protect private renters.
Councils share in £4m fund to tackle rogue landlords
Councils will use the funding to launch new projects tackling inadequate and unsafe private rented housing.
Wheeler promises rogue landlords clampdown
Housing minister Heather Wheeler has promised a clampdown on rogue landlords using benefit changes to drive down standards in the private rented sector.
Council leaders call for ‘minimum’ £30,000 fine for rogue landlords
Rogue landlords who commit serious housing offences should be fined a minimum of £30,000, council leaders have argued.