Introduction

Welcome to the latest edition of our social housing newsletter.
 
In this edition, we remind you about The New Homes Quality Code and the actions you need to take before the end of 2022. Find out how the Code might affect you in Linda Storey and Ben Robinson's article. 
 
In our second article, we learn about the consequences of delays when landlords receive a request to assign a lease. Lucy Norton looks at a case that was featured in the national press earlier this year and how its outcome has implications for social housing landlords.
 
Social housing developers will often come across restrictive covenants on titles of potential development sites. Catherine Bradshaw looks at whether they can be enforced and refers to the recent case of Bath Rugby Limited v Greenwood and Others and its implications.
 
Finally, we've been delighted to see the sector coming together again at industry events and conferences. Earlier this month, we enjoyed meeting up with clients and contacts at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s conference in Brighton. Next month (16 June), Linda Storey is joining forces with Catherine Jarrett of Bromford to speak at the National Housing Association’s Affordable Home Ownership conference at Codenode in London. Linda and Catherine will focus on the operational challenges of rolling out the new shared ownership model. Look out for their breakout session at 1.15pm.
 
We wish you all a great Jubilee bank holiday weekend and hope you have a restful break.