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Government data shows damp in 10% of private rented homes
Government housing data shows damp problems in 10 percent of private rented homes in England, keeping the sector above both owner-occupied and social housing rates.
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Ministers confirm tougher temporary accommodation standards
Ministers say temporary accommodation standards will be tightened under the government’s homelessness strategy, with the Decent Homes Standard set to reach more short-stay housing.
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Watchdog slams Decent Homes Standard impact assessment as not fit for purpose
The government’s impact assessment for extending the Decent Homes Standard to private landlords has been condemned as “not fit for purpose” by the Regulatory Policy…
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Lewisham Council admits 24% of its social housing fails safety standards
Lewisham Council, a Labour-led authority in London, has revealed that nearly a quarter of its social housing stock fails to meet the Decent Homes Standard,…
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UK government announces long-awaited Renters’ Reform Bill to be released next week
The UK government has finally confirmed the publication of the long-awaited Renters’ Reform Bill, which aims to improve tenants’ rights and change the relationship between…