Flexible tenure plan draws fire

Waiting game

The debt burden

The government needs to show political courage in its forthcoming housing strategy - or reap the social consequences

Reasoning the riots

In Tottenham father of four Mark Duggan’s life was taken during a police operation. Mr Duggan’s family subsequently organised a peaceful protest the following Saturday only for it to turn into widespread violence in the Tottenham area.

Landlord vice president criticised over benefit plan

A housing association has distanced itself from its vice president after she tabled an amendment to the Welfare Reform Bill that would slash benefit for families with three or four children.

Chief Executives and their seven deadly sins

Uncertain times for tenants

Co-operatives need clarification over tenure regime for members, says Brynmor Adams, barrister at Five Paper

Going spare

The government’s contentious ‘bedroom tax’ on under-occupying tenants is set to become law this month. Alex Turner looks at the disproportionate effect it’s likely to have in the north

Cold cottage rescue

Isolation from mains gas can spell financial hardship. Alex Turner investigates how Cornish landlords are exploring renewable energy solutions to rural fuel poverty

Clearing your debts

The Court of Appeal has given some clarification on claiming possession against an assured tenant subject to a bankruptcy order or debt relief order. Jason Hobday explains

Power to the people

A series of training programmes held across the country have been teaching tenants how to scrutinise their landlords. Helen Clifton finds out if it is working