by admin | Nov 14, 2015 | Consultations, News
HLPA’s consultation response on the Govt ‘Pay to Stay’ proposals for means tested rent levels for social tenancies can be downloaded here.
by admin | Nov 4, 2015 | News
The Work and Pensions commons select committee has launched an inquiry into ‘the local welfare safety net’. On behalf of HLPA, Giles Peaker filed written evidence and will be giving oral evidence to the committee on 18 November 2013. Other written...
by admin | Oct 25, 2015 | News
HLPA have prepared a briefing on issues in the clauses in the Immigration Bill that enable possession by the landlord either by ‘notice’ or a new mandatory ground of possession. The full briefing can be downloaded here and is set out below. Clause 13 1....
by admin | Oct 10, 2015 | Events, News
HLP is running housing law training sessions for London MPs’ constituency staff and caseworkers in October and November 2015. For more details, see here. Note these training sessions are only open to London MPs and their staff/caseworkers.
by admin | Oct 7, 2015 | Consultations, News
The Ministry of Justice Consultation on the provision of court and tribunal estate in England closes on 8 October 2015. The proposals affect many of the Courts used by HLPA members and the more responses made the better. HLPA has submitted a response, which will be on...
by admin | Apr 28, 2015 | News
This paper is intended to provide guidance to HLPA members on the circumstances in which they can continue to represent clients and get paid for Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction work under legal aid following the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime & Policing Act 2014....