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Renters (Reform) Bill: What are the key headlines?

A summary of the key provisions of the Renters (Reform) Bill and how it might affect you.

Building and Fire Safety Hub

Keep up to date with the latest Building and Fire safety news and insights.

Debt Respite Scheme two years on – Where are we now?

Two years ago, the Debt Respite Scheme came into force, but what does it mean now?

Reform of Assured Shorthold Tenancies: The Decent Homes Standard and Property Portal

What is the proposed Decent Homes Standard under the Renters’ Reform Bill?

Reform of Assured Shorthold Tenancies: Abolishing Section 21 Notices

Alongside the abolition of Section 21, the Government plans to transition Assured Shorthold tenancies to periodic tenancies.

Further provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 in force on 6 April 2023

The Fourth Commencement Order for parts of the Building Safety Act 2022 will bring various provisions of the BSA 2022 into force.

Attention private landlords and tenants - a new 'How to Rent' guide has been published

On 24 March 2023, the Government released its latest edition of the 'How to rent: the checklist for renting in England' guide. Landlords...

Leasehold and commonhold reform: what further indications have the Government given for 2023?

No sooner had the ink dried on our latest article: A year on from the Government consultation on leasehold and commonhold reform in...

Time to hang up the net curtains? Visual Intrusion CAN constitute a private nuisance

Few legal cases have captured the public imagination as much as the battle between the Tate Modern gallery and neighbouring flat-owners,...

A year on from a Government consultation on leasehold and commonhold reform in England and Wales - where are we now?

In January 2022, the Government opened a consultation entitled “Reforming the leasehold and commonhold systems in England and Wales”....

Ageing the New Zealand Righthold way: is Leasehold Plus right for the UK?

We must consider how our housing supply can meet the needs of our ageing population.

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022: Landlords and developers beware serious sanctions for non-compliance

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 8 February 2022 and will come into force on 30 June 2022.