local authorities

Why this is an exciting time to be a Local Authority housing enforcement officer

April 11, 2025 by Tessa Shepperson

Most of the discussion around the Renters Rights ... Continue reading

How the abolition of section 21 will help Local Authorities and all who use them

April 11, 2024 by Tessa Shepperson

When you read about section 21 and its abolition ... Continue reading

The HMO Casebook – how early advice helps when defending a prosecution

July 31, 2014 by David Smith

The HMO Legal Basics series is a collaboration ... Continue reading

HMO Legal Basics – The Management Regulations : 2

July 24, 2014 by Tessa Shepperson

The HMO Legal Basics series is a collaboration ... Continue reading

The Law of Compulsory Purchase and Compensation by Michael Barnes QC

July 20, 2014 by Tessa Shepperson

Compulsory Purchase is not the main theme of this ... Continue reading

Ben Reeve Lewis Newsround #136

January 10, 2014 by Ben Reeve-Lewis

[Ben Reeve Lewis is glad to be back...] After ... Continue reading

Councils sue landlords under the Proceeds of Crime Act

October 23, 2012 by Tessa Shepperson

Councils and the courts are getting tough ... Continue reading

Local Authority held liable for damage done by tenant

December 12, 2011 by Tessa Shepperson

There is a very interesting County Court decision ... Continue reading

Empty homes regulations – threat or blessing?

June 21, 2006 by Tessa Shepperson

Local Authorities are shortly to get new powers to ... Continue reading

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