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Preparing for Awaab’s Law – Housing Ombudsman Guidance

Preparing for Awaab’s Law – Housing Ombudsman Guidance
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Social housing providers

With the announcement that Awaab’s Law will be implemented in a phased approach and that the requirements in relation to damp and mould…

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Procurement update: Grenfell Tower prejudice allegations fall flat in the High Court

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A recent case on abandoning a completed tender exercise prior to entering into a contract has provided an important reminder to contracting authorities that in a procurement challenge the Court will look at the following….

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Property securitisation: five current issues

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Mortgagee exclusion clauses in S106 Agreements which do not conform to the funder’s requirements continue to affect housing charging by restricting value to Existing Use Value – Social Housing (EUV-SH).

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Real estate asset management

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Our experienced team of asset management lawyers provides a comprehensive service throughout the lifecycle of a real estate asset, from acquisition to management and disposal.

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Reducing unfair dismissal compensation due to the employee’s contributory fault

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There are a number of mechanisms an Employment Tribunal can apply to reduce unfair dismissal compensation (such as a Polkey deduction etc), and this time we will explore the principles of ‘contributory fault’.

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Reform of the law relating to Wills on the agenda again

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Wills & probate
The Law Commission recently published a supplementary consultation relating to Wills and how the law established by a Victorian statute could be modernised for the 21st century.

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Registered Social Housing providers are set to be affected by proposed changes to existing Electrical Safety Standards

Registered Social Housing providers are set to be affected by proposed changes to existing Electrical Safety Standards
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Housing management

The proposed changes will extend requirements relating to the inspection and testing of electrical installations in rented accommodation…

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Religion and belief: ethical veganism in the workplace

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Tribunal holds in Casamitjana v League Against Cruel Sports that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief capable of protection under the Equality Act 2010.

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Reminder: Annual Tribunal limit increase

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The regular annual increase in Employment Tribunal limits has now been released and will take effect in April.

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Renting a residential property – landlord and tenant FAQ

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Our property litigation team answer some common questions regarding issues relating to renting a residential property for landlords and tenants.

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