by admin | Oct 6, 2011 | Consultations
HLPA has responded to the DCLG consultation “Implementing social housing reform:directions to the Social Housing Regulator” The consultation concerned the Social Housing Regulator, replacing the TSA, and the directions that should be given to Local Authorities...
by admin | Oct 6, 2011 | Consultations
HLPA has responded to the MoJ consultation on reform of the law around squatting. The completed questionnaire is here. The detailed response is here.
by admin | Sep 28, 2011 | Consultations
As previously noted, the MOJ released a Consultation Paper entitled ‘Options for dealing with squatting’. The purpose of the consultation is to gather more information about the extent of problems caused by squatters, and to invite views on whether...
by admin | Sep 4, 2011 | Consultations
The Department of Communities and Local Government has issued a consultation on amending grounds of possession for anti-social behaviour. The original proposal was for a new mandatory ground of possession for those convicted of a second housing related offence, or...
by admin | Sep 4, 2011 | Consultations
The Ministry of Justice is consulting on ‘options for dealing with squatters’. Proposals include the criminalisation of squatting in a building. The consultation can be found here. The closing date is 5 October 2011. HLPA is preparing a response....
by admin | Jul 31, 2011 | Consultations
On 13 July, the Ministry of Justice published the draft “Community Legal Service (Funding) (Amendment No.2) Order 2011. The Law Society and Bar Council have been invited to respond by 10 August. HLPA has the opportunity to feed into this process. This order is...
