Research Briefing
Tenancy deposit schemes
This briefing paper explains the duty on private landlords to protect tenants’ deposits. It discusses ongoing issues with tenancy deposit protection and proposed reforms in England.
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Research Briefing
Disabled adaptations in leasehold flats and common parts
This paper covers how leaseholders in flats can gain consent to home adaptations. It covers the issue of adaptations in the common parts of residential buildings.
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Research Briefing
A voluntary Right to Buy for housing association tenants in England
This paper covers the commitment to extend the Right to Buy to housing association tenants. There’s no implementation date. The Government intends to work with associations to develop the scheme.
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Debate Pack
The fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire
There will be a general debate on the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire in the House of Commons chamber on 16 June 2022. The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Debate Pack
Social housing and building safety
There will be a general debate on social housing and building safety in the House of Commons chamber on 9 June 2022. This debate pack provides background information.
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Debate Pack
Availability of affordable housing in Devon and Cornwall
This page provides links to information for the Westminster Hall debate scheduled for 14:30 on 27 April 2022. The debate will cover the availability of affordable housing in Devon and Cornwall and will be led by Selaine Saxby MP.
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Research Briefing
Building Safety Bill: Lords amendments
This briefing paper covers amendments to the Building Safety Bill made in Grand Committee, on report and at third reading in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Allocating social housing (England)
This paper explains the framework within which local authorities allocate their housing stock.
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Research Briefing
Down Syndrome Bill: Committee stage
This briefing provides background on, and explains the aims of, the Down Syndrome Bill 2021-22. Commons report stage is scheduled for 4 February 2022.
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Research Briefing
Building Safety Bill: committee stage
This briefing covers progress of the Building Safety Bill 2021-22 during its Commons committee stage. The remaining stages in the Commons are scheduled to take place on 19 January 2022.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for landlords and tenants
This briefing explains measures taken during the coronavirus outbreak to help renting households retain their homes. It covers calls for more assistance to prevent evictions and homelessness.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Student accommodation in England
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about student accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Constituency casework
Coronavirus: Student accommodation in England
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about student accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic. This page is no longer being updated.
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2021
A debate on International Men's Day will take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 25th November 2021, from 1:30pm. Nick Fletcher and Philip Davies MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Housing costs in Universal Credit
The key differences between support with housing costs in Housing Benefit and Universal Credit.
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