Recovery of fire safety costs from leaseholders
In all the action to remove defective cladding, leaseholders have been the elephant in the room. Whilst social landlords might have adopted a wait and see approach private landlords do not have that luxury.
Transforming Business
We welcome the Labour Party’s commitment to doubling the size of the co-operative economy. We wholeheartedly support the ambition to grow this vitally important part of the economy.
Impact of Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill
The Private Members Bill Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability for Housing Standards) Bill 2017-19 now has Government support and was debated at second reading on Friday 19 January 2018.
Transfers out of the Social Housing Pension Scheme: Stick or Twist?
Transferring out of SHPS will not be suitable for every housing association. So what should housing associations do?
Converting to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
It was first referred to in the Charities Act 2006 (which was subsequently replaced by the Charities Act 2011) but it has finally been announced that charitable companies are able to convert to a charitable incorporated organisation (“CIO”).
Can I continue to claim local-authority-funded care after receiving compensation?
In short – yes. This is a common question in personal injury or clinical negligence claims and has recently come before the High Court in judicial review proceedings.
Attorney and Deputy beware!
The LPA document itself does not give much guidance. Page 11 contains a statement that includes acceptance by the attorney of the duty: to keep accounts and financial records; and […]
Social Value and Public Procurement – A Legal Guide
For others, it was business as usual as this was already something they had embedded into their procurement practices. Whether you are new to seeking social value through contracts, or […]
Tribunal Changes: Important Consequences for Rent and Service Charges
The Legal Background The changes are introduced through The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013. The Property Chamber is comprised of a First-Tier Tribunal and an Upper Tribunal. The Tribunals […]
The Children and Families Bill: encouraging us all to be child focused
Any change to the law and procedure which encourages parents to focus on their children’s needs is a positive step and will be welcomed by all family lawyers. The current […]
Welcome to the new EU procurement regime!
After that date each EU member state, including the UK, has 2 years in which to implement the new Directives (other than the electronic tendering provisions, where the period is […]
Public Sector Pension Scheme Contribution Rates to Rise
This means that employer contribution rates for those employers participating in the NHS Pension Scheme, the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and the Civil Service Pension Scheme are likely to rise from […]