Burglars lose homes in council clampdown

‘There’s no such thing as squatters' rights'

If the government gets its way squatting could soon be illegal in England. But will criminalising an estimated 20,000 people cause more problems than it solves? Simon Brandon investigates

'When the inner city finally came to call'

Rioters given ‘final warning’ possession notices

A local authority has begun eviction proceedings against five households where a tenant has been convicted of a riot-related offence.

New powers could evict tenants for littering

Tenants could be evicted for minor offences such as littering under new anti-social behaviour powers, homeless charities have warned.

Power cut

Government proposals are sounding the death knell for the ASBO and offering social landlords a new, streamlined approach to anti-social behaviour. Against a backdrop of cuts, Alex Turner asks if they are being offered the legal powers they need

Acting with conviction

Squatting could soon be criminalised but awareness of current laws is crucial, says Sarah Lines, social housing lawyer at Cobbetts

No magic solution

Proposals to make it easier to evict anti-social tenants are unlikely to work, says Angela Jack, barrister at Five Paper

The mental health maze

Landlords seeking to evict tenants with mental disabilities must tread carefully, says Robert Wassall, head of the social housing sector group at Blake Lapthorn

Blame game

Should landlords evict tenants if they or a member of their household is convicted of riot-related crimes, asks Yetunde Dania.

Sentenced to life without a home

Imprisonment and homelessness are among the more traumatic experiences that can befall an individual. All too often, the two are inextricably linked.