About ten years ago my local authority decided that it needed rather more joined up thinking when it came to resolving the difficulties faced by the myriad of tenants living within the borough. We had a very high proportion of private tenanted accommodation and also a significant social housing sector. Put quite shortly the problem was that tenants were getting into trouble with their rent – being evicted and quite literally ending up in the town hall with their suitcases asking for help.
Giles Peaker reflects on what the new government means for the Tenants Services Authority, the private rental sector and assured shorthold tenancies, the continuing uncertainty over tenancy deposit schemes, and the public law defence
Lynne Passmore considers the outlook for unmarried couples after Kernott, post-separation income, arrears under a maintenance pending suit order and whether a clean break is possible when a family business is involved
A caution may sound like a friendly warning, but in reality accepting one amounts to an admission of guilt and can have unintended consequences, says David Rhodes
Ambush marketing strategies in high-profile sports tournaments are becoming more creative, but there are several remedies available to event sponsors, says Sarah Williams
When is it unreasonable for a creditor to refuse an offer to secure debt? A recent case provides helpful guidance for both debtors and creditors, says Kathryn James
