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Self assessment for Supported Housing
In September 2010 the National Development Team for inclusion (NDTi) in England published The Real Tenancy Test as part of a Department of Health…
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Fire advice to high rise residents
Residents in high-rise blocks must be aware of fire safety and be given clear advice in the event of a fire, the coroner of…
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How to work with your police and crime commissioner
The CIH has produced another useful guide on working with your PCC: How to work with your pcc …
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First council to embrace fixed term tenure?
A London council has begun to issue fixed-term social housing tenancies, claiming it is the first local authority to do so. Speaking to inside…
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How to assess tenancy fraud
This useful guide from the CIH will be helpful Assessing your risk from tenancy fraud…
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Fixed term tenancies – survey of who is doing what
The majority of Labour-led councils are rejecting fixed-term tenancies in favour of maintaining security for tenants. An Inside Housing survey of the 100 largest…
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Flexible tenancies explained
During this year social landlords have been able to use ‘flexible tenancies’ provided by the Localism Act 2011. These tenancies are a form of…
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Advice on tenants taking in lodgers
With the bedroon tax getting ever closer, this useful guide from the CIH informs us the highs and lows of taking in a lodger…
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Best use of stock
A fundamental part of preparing for welfare reform, in particular the introduction of the social sector size criteria and the overall benefit cap in…
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The role of Housing organisations to help those with drug and alcohol misuse
Having a decent, safe and secure home is the foundation for people being able to overcome problems, make the most of their lives and…
