Constituency casework
Does the law set an age at which children can’t share a bedroom (England)?
Find out what the law says about children sharing bedrooms.
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Debate Pack
Affordable Homes Programme (AHP)
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi will lead a Westminster Hall debate on the Affordable Homes Programme on 25 April 2023 at 2:30. This webpage provides background information.
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Research Briefing
Disabled facilities grants for home adaptations
An overview of disabled facilities grants (DFGs) for home adaptations in England with details of comparable systems in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
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Research Briefing
Selective licensing of private landlords (England & Wales)
Authorities in England and Wales can establish selective licensing schemes so private landlords in designated areas must obtain a licence to let properties.
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Debate Pack
World Down Syndrome Day
A debate for World Down Syndrome Day has been scheduled in the Chamber for Thursday 23 March.
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Research Briefing
The end of ‘no fault’ section 21 evictions
This paper covers background on the Government's commitment to abolish section 21 evictions prior to introducing the Renters (Reform) Bill 2022-23.
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Research Briefing
Health inequalities: Cold or damp homes
Cold or damp homes can exacerbate existing health inequalities. This briefing discusses the prevalence, cause, and health impacts of cold or damp homes in the UK, with a focus on England.
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Research Briefing
Households in temporary accommodation (England)
This paper provides data on homeless households in temporary accommodation in England and outlines initiatives and issues associated with the use of temporary accommodation.
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Research Briefing
Disability discrimination
This briefing provides an overview of disability discrimination law and explains legal duties to consider the needs of disabled people.
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Research Briefing
Rent setting: social housing (England)
This paper explains policy developments in relation to setting social housing rent levels in England since 2002. In 2023-24 rent increases will be capped at 7% aside from supported housing.
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Research Briefing
“Common law marriage” and cohabitation
This Commons Library briefing paper provides general information about the number of cohabiting couples, how the law applies to them, the Law Commission’s proposals for reform and other calls for reform
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Debate Pack
General debate on a fairer private rented sector
Background information and sources for the general debate on the Government's white paper 'A fairer private rented sector' taking place on 3 November 2022.
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Research Briefing
Private rented housing: the rent control debate
This paper considers debate around regulating rents in the private rented sector.
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Debate Pack
The role of homes and buildings in levelling up health and wellbeing
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for Thursday 20 October 2022 on the role of homes and buildings in levelling up health and wellbeing. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
New-build housing: construction defects – issues and solutions (England)
This paper considers homeowners’ means of redress when faced with defects in newly built housing. It summarises the Government and industry response.
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