Tag: housing standards
Landlords could pay tenants up to two years’ rent for fai...
In an unfair loophole, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) providers will be exempt from the Decent Homes Standard, whilst landlords...
Council slammed over tenant safety risks
A council has been slammed by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for “serious failings”.
Castle Point Borough Council in Essex...
Blackpool approves selective licensing scheme
Blackpool Council has approved a new selective licensing scheme which will come into effect on 1 April 2025.
It says the scheme will...
Most social housing tenants are happy – but there’s room ...
The first survey of social housing tenants has found that while many of them are happy with their homes, there’s still room for improvement.
Homes left unmortgageable due to spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation has made many houses unsellable and unmortgageable, despite a government eco scheme encouraging homeowners and...
Council inspects 500 PRS homes – and finds 2,000 is...
A council that launched its selective licensing scheme for private rented sector homes in March claims to have inspected 500 properties...
Council reintroduces its selective licensing scheme
Gedling Borough Council is set to reintroduce a selective licensing scheme in Netherfield, Nottingham, aiming, it says, to enhance...
