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Recent developments in housing law

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Legal Action ; March 1992, 10-15(6)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Reviews recent changes in housing law: squatting, tenants` charter, public sector tenancies, security of tenure, tenancy termination, possession, setting aside possession orders, tenancy agreements, repairs, damages, Rent Act 1977, Housing Act 1988, forfeiture and long leases, assignment of tenancies, trespassers, adverse possession, harassment and illegal eviction. Section on homelessness looks at applications for accommodation, defines `homelessness`, priority need, intentional homelessness and duties to the homeless. Illustrates with reference to case law

Reviews recent changes in housing law: squatting, tenants` charter, public sector tenancies, security of tenure, tenancy termination, possession, setting aside possession orders, tenancy agreements, repairs, damages, Rent Act 1977, Housing Act 1988, forfeiture and long leases, assignment of tenancies, trespassers, adverse possession, harassment and illegal eviction. Section on homelessness looks at applications for accommodation, defines `homelessness`, priority need, intentional homelessness and duties to the homeless. Illustrates with reference to case law