Housing & Public Law

The London Borough of Southwark have set up an Independent Commission on the Future of Council Housing in Southwark.

Southwark are the largest council housing in London and the fourth largest in the country, with 39,000 rented and 16,700 leasehold homes. Faced with very important changes in financing and the law from the Coalition, with welfare cuts and major issues around the quality of the stock and the high level of demand, the Council has set up a high profile, independent, and expert Commission charged with exploring the options open to them over the next 30 years. Continue reading →

Where a council tenant is at threat of domestic violence or harassment they may be able to secure a suitable transfer through their local authority’s choice based lettings scheme. Following an application the applicant is placed into the relevant band within the scheme and will then bid for properties as they become available.

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If your landlord intends to start repair works on your home here is a summary of what you can expect to happen and also things that you can do to help the repairs run as smoothly as possible.

Access

You must allow access for appointments. Your landlord will need to give you sufficient notice. Usually an inspection will take place first and thereafter arrangements for the actual works are made. If you receive calling cards through your door you should call the number given without delay.

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