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New eviction rules must support tenants and ensure access to justice

We warned that the government's new housing possession rules must protect vulnerable tenants and ensure access to justice.

21 Sep 2020
Eviction notice period extended to six months

Tenants in England facing eviction have been granted a notice period extension from three months to six in new government legislation.

03 Sep 2020

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Eviction stay extended again for one month

The government has extended the stay on evictions for another month, it has been announced today.

21 Aug 2020
Stay protects vulnerable tenants from eviction

News that the government has announced a stay on evictions until 23 August is an important step to protect vulnerable tenants.

09 Jun 2020
HCLG Select Commitee inquiry on the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness and the private rented sector – Law Society response

Our response to an inquiry about the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness, rough sleeping, and the private rented sector.

04 Jun 2020
New RICS code for leasing business premises

We’ve worked with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in pan-industry discussion to develop a code for leasing business premises.

18 Mar 2020