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Update: Awaab’s Law Awaab’s Law Comes Into Force: What It Means for Tenant On 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law will officially come into force across England. It marks a major shift in housing regulation for social landlords. We referred to it here in relation to Decent Homes. Key Requirements Under Awaab’s Law The law introduces […]
Occupational Rent Occupational Rent When couples separate, one of the most common sources of tension is the family home. If the property is jointly owned but only one person remains living there, the question arises: should the non-occupying owner be compensated? That’s where occupational rent comes in. What is occupational rent? It’s rent, as it […]
Renters Reform Bill: Stalled Why has it stalled and who is paying the price? August 2025 For years, England’s renters have waited for the government to deliver on its promise: to abolish “no fault” evictions (s21 notices) and rebalance the rental market. But despite headline pledges and mounting public pressure, the Renters Reform Bill has […]
Homelessness in Wales Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: A New Framework for Housing Justice Introduction The Welsh Government has introduced the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill, a transformative piece of legislation designed to overhaul how homelessness is prevented and addressed across Wales. The Bill proposes a rights-based, trauma-informed approach that prioritises […]
New Housing Health Standards Raising the Bar: England’s New Housing Health Standards As the fabric of England’s rental sector stretches under growing pressure, two major legal shifts signal a new era of tenant protections: the updated Decent Homes Standard and the roll-out of Awaab’s Law. Together, they mark a historic recalibration of landlord obligations, driven […]
Transfer of Tenancy Transfer of Tenancy Under English Law The transfer of a tenancy is a legal process that allows the rights and responsibilities of a tenancy agreement to be reassigned from one person to another. In England, this is particularly relevant during relationship breakdowns, such as divorce, separation, or the end of civil partnerships. […]
Judicial Review and Homelessness Applications: A Legal Safeguard for the Vulnerable Judicial Review serves as a key mechanism to hold local authorities accountable when handling homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. It ensures that decisions are lawful, fair and made with integrity, which is a critical safeguard where housing insecurity can […]