The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) launches scheme to refund overpaid deputyship fees
A review conducted by the MoJ found that the costs of the OPG to supervise deputyships between 1 April 2008 and 31 March 2015 did not match the fees that the MoJ had set.
Rents for private registered providers (PRPs) from April 2020
Following their consultation earlier this year, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has now published the final form of the new Rent Standard.
Rents for local authorities from April 2020
Following a consultation earlier this year, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has now published the final form of the new Rent Standard.
Section 20 consultation: unsigned contracts and qualifying long-term agreements (QLTAs)
The case provides a useful reminder to be cautious and check whether agreements your organisation is entering into meet the QLTA definition and trigger Section 20 consultation.
A substantial change to a contract does not risk set aside for “ineffectiveness”
Procuring organisations who have to make substantial changes to a contract during an OJEU tender process can breathe a sigh of relief.
New strategies in the fight for social housing fire safety
The largely unexpected fire-safety risks identified following the Grenfell Tower disaster have exerted significant pressure on social housing budgets.
Sentencing safety-related offences within the health and social care sector
The recent £1.5 million fine imposed on BUPA Care Homes, following the death of a resident from Legionaries disease, demonstrates the increased risk of substantial fines and emphasises the need for organisations within the sector to ensure compliance with their health and safety obligations.
Abolition of assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 notices? Consultation now closed
Our response to the Government’s consultation “A New Deal for Renting” has now been submitted following the consultation closing on 12 October.
Company secretary update – October 2019
This quarter our spotlight piece focuses on Brexit following the updated briefing note issued by the National Housing Federation (NHF) to help the housing sector prepare for a no-deal Brexit.
Volunteers – Greater protection, but at what cost?
In response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee Report back in July 2018 on sexual harassment in the workplace, the Government is looking at a number of initiatives.
Holiday case still causing a stir
The Court of Appeal held that no pro-rata mechanism was included in the Working Time Regulations 1998, and so part-year employees were entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday just like their colleagues wo
Building a culture of inclusivity and diversity
Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace culture is no longer seen as “management speak” but rather as a necessity for success.