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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.

08 Jun 2020
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Our response to an inquiry about the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness, rough sleeping, and the private rented sector.

03 Jun 2020

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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
'End no-fault evictions' - leading lawyers call for reform to eviction law

Housing law experts have backed government moves to abolish so-called ‘no-fault’ evictions.

23 Jan 2020
A new deal for renting consultation - Law Society response

We've responded to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's consultation on improving the security of tenants.

22 Jan 2020
Greater scrutiny of property agencies would be a win for consumers

We have welcomed a parliamentary working group's recommendation that property agencies should be regulated.

18 Jul 2019