Labour's shadow housing secretary, Matthew Pennycook, has proposed a significant change to the Renters (Reform) Bill which would require landlords to wait two years from the start of a tenancy before they can sell or move back into their property. The change is one of a raft of amendments that could be added to the Bill. MPs are set to debate the amendment in Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday), including the postponement of the abolition of Section 21 evictions until the court sys

Hi, I work for a housing association and last year managed to attach a managed payment to landlord (MPTL) for tenants self rent. Their majority of rent is paid by Housing benefit, but the tenants pay the remaining rent for ineligible charges, £7.49 per week at a time. The DWP then decided that it was illegal to do so and therefore stopped the deductions. Numerous tenants are in rent arrears now. The company tries not to evict unless really necessary. I've appealed to the DWP and

Hi there, advice and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. The freeholder of my property has a legal obligation as it states in the Lease, to insure the building and provide me with the relevant documentation [certificate, policy, premium etc] before demanding payment. Since 2021, he has failed to provide ANY documentation for 3 years in relation to Building Insurance, ground rent and service charges. Failing to supply my mortgage lender and myself with these documents prevente