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Tuesday 13 December 2011
Landlords to be inspected
Is inspection getting popular again? one government department thinks it is a good idea Social landlords tha at risk of breaching care standards will…
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Thursday 24 November 2011
Government direction to the TSA issued
Many of you took the opportunity to comment on draft directions from the Government (the Commmunituies and Local Government department) on issues of tenure,…
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Thursday 17 November 2011
Plain English guide to Localism Act
The Communities and Local Government Department have produced a Plain English Guide to the new Localism Act which has received Royal Accent. Plain english…
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Wednesday 9 November 2011
UK Housing awards for involvement and other excellence
Congratulations to our partners and customers who won awards and got shortlisted for their excellent projects in London this week. Soha Housing, Salix…
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Wednesday 9 November 2011
Direct Payment of Housing Benefits
This has concerned social landlords and tenants, who fear the move will lead to rent arrears rising and impact on their budgets, with plans to pay…
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Wednesday 9 November 2011
Localism Bill completes its passage through parliament
The Localism Bill has completed its passage through Parliament It is expected to gain Royal Assent later this year (2011) The housing elements on…
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Wednesday 9 November 2011
National and local impact of reforms to incapacity benefits
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University has completed research and a report into the the likely impact…
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Monday 7 November 2011
Terry Edis, tenant advocate, dies after a period of ill health
Terry Edis, chair of both the Walsall Alliance of Tenant Management Organisations and the National Federation of Tenant Management Organisations, died on 3 November…
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Friday 4 November 2011
Changes to the Democratic Filter
Further to our news that the democratic filter will now have a limited time period, after which tenants may consult the Ombudsman directly (see…
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Friday 4 November 2011
1.4 million years to clear the waiting lists
It would take 1.4 million years to clear the backlog of northern families waiting for social housing if the housing market does not improve,…
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