COVID-19: Permitted development rights and unlawful development
12/06/20
Due diligence on the planning history of the development site is essential. We explore the appeal to the Planning Inspectorate for the refusal of a Lawful Development Certificate by Mole Valley District Council and what it means for registered providers.
Board and executive teams: Safeguarding responsibilities
08/06/20
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and this starts with the leadership. Our video insight focuses on providing board members and executive teams with information about legal and regulatory responsibilities.
The ‘stay’ that stayed, stays longer: possession cases now stayed until 23 August 2020
08/06/20
The period of the stay imposed by CPR PD51Z has been extended until 23 August 2020. We have summarised the decision and what it means for housing providers in our insight.
Return to work and risk assessments during COVID-19
04/06/20
For a successful return to work during COVID-19, employers have a duty to carry out a risk assessment, implement safe systems of work and to keep these under review. Our risk assessment flowchart sets out the key issues for employers to consider.
COVID-19: Court of Appeal decided the stay on possession proceedings imposed by CPR PD51Z also applied to appeals
28/05/20
The Court of Appeal has decided that the 90-day stay imposed on possession proceedings by CPR PD51Z also extends to appeals made in respect of possession cases bought under CPR Part 55. We summarise what the outcome means for housing providers.
Risks of abandoning a procurement
28/05/20
Most procurement teams will have needed to consider abandoning a procurement process at some point and perhaps particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Anti-social behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic
21/05/20
Housing providers have been grappling with many challenges over the past months, and dealing with ASB is no exception. Chris Grose explores some of the emerging trends, legal solutions and provides some practical tips to manage ASB cases successfully.
COVID-19: The government’s update to registered providers on maintenance and repair works – what does it actually mean?
21/05/20
On 18 May 2020, the housing minister wrote an open letter to all social housing residents outlining the government’s update to registered providers on maintenance and repair works as landlords. We explore his update and what this means for RPs.
Mutual exchanges, lettings and property sales: new relaxations on buying, selling and letting residential property
21/05/20
Amendments to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 have relaxed restrictions affecting moving home and the buying and selling of property. We explore what has changed and what this means for housing providers.
COVID-19: Responsible contracting behaviour
21/05/20
The Cabinet Office has issued a new guidance note with recommendations for behaviour in performing and enforcing contracts impacted by COVID-19. We summarise the key recommendations and how they might impact on your relationships with contractors.
Regulatory update: Regulator of Social Housing publishes quarterly survey for Q4 (January - March) 2019/20
21/05/20
The Regulator for Social Housing published its quarterly survey for Q4 (January - March) of the financial year 2019/20 on 21st May 2020. In this insight, we highlight some of the key messages in the publication.
Housing case law - May 2020
18/05/20
Read our monthly housing case law update, which includes recent cases from courts in England and Wales that are relevant to the #ukhousing sector.