Housing and Community
Charting the housing shortage and the challenges of the private rented sector.
Landlords claim confidence would plummet without Section 21
Survey shows 84% would be more selective about the tenants they rent to.
Government reports on HHSRS scoping review
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has reported on the results of its scoping review into the housing health and safety rating system.
Tenants and landlords ‘confused’ over rights and responsibilities
Tenants and landlords ‘confused’ over rights and responsibilities, according to Citizens Advice report.
May’s legacy pledge to end ‘tiny homes’
Prime Minister Teresa May pledged to introduce new national design standards to end ‘tiny homes’ in her speech at the Chartered Institute of Housing conference.
Cladding inspection team 'close to starting work'
Team of experts including EH professionals due to help local authorities remove aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding may finally be able to start work.
‘Rent or food’ case verdict could be far-reaching for councils
Landmark ruling in case of a single mother of four who was categorised as ‘intentionally homeless’ because she didn’t use all her benefits to pay rent.
Tales from the front line: even East End gangsters need help from EH
Health inspector Victor Sullivan never let his professionalism slip, even when up on the East End rooftops with one of Kray twins.
Activists keep close eye on agents ahead of letting fees ban
Renters’ unions are ramping up action in the run-up to the letting fees ban that comes into force on Saturday 1 June.
Grenfell EH team stalled
As the government pledged £200 million to replace unsafe Grenfell-type cladding, work by a promised expert EH team has still yet to begin almost a year.
Union and collective action win back fees for renter
An Essex estate agent has been obliged to pay back £5,370 in upfront fees to a vulnerable renter.
