Social housing update - December 2013

Posted: 20/12/2013

Welcome to the latest issue of this update, keeping you informed of new developments in the social housing sector.

Fighting for fairness

From Grangemouth to the streets of London, union Unite’s inflatable rat has been working hard in recent months. It has even appeared outside the offices of at least one affordable housing provider. However, it’s not the RSPCA which is now intervening, but rather the Government.

Over the recent weeks, Unite’s tactics have been garnering attention from the press and politicians. Employers and the Government have raised concerns over the manner it has been conducting industrial action, which has included members congregating outside the homes of management; senior staff being personally caricatured in posters and flyers; and the use of a large inflatable rat intended to depict managers who disagree with the union.

To read the full article, please click here.

For further information, please contact Eugene Wojciechowski.

Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 - key changes

On 15 October 2013, the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 (the Act) came into force. The Act creates new provisions to assist registered providers and local authorities combat illegal sub-letting. It is important to note that the Act will not apply to shared ownership lessees who are also assured tenants.

The following article outlines a few of the key changes and some initial guidance.

To read the full article, please click here.
For further information, please contact Michael Gerken.

Directory recognition

Linda Storey has been identified in the Best Lawyers Directory for her expertise in social housing law. Best Lawyers is the world’s premier guide for the legal profession and covers over 65 countries worldwide.

The team and its members have also been recognised in the top rankings of the latest editions of the leading legal directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

To read the full article, please click here.
For further information, please contact Linda Storey.

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