Localism Bill 'risks stigmatising tenants'

Review of the year

What a year. From the economic doom and gloom to the summer’s riots, social landlords have had their work cut out over the past 12 months. Here, Inside Housing looks back at the highs and lows

Security breach (part 2)

The future’s bright

The government’s social housing reforms will make the sector fairer - Newham’s approach to allocations will not, says Grant Shapps

Getting stuck in

The Localism Act successfully completed its passage through parliament last month, putting residents at the heart of local decision making. So how will it affect the way landlords do business? Rhiannon Bury attends a round table of experts to find out

Threat of harm will trigger TSA action

Landlords which put residents in harm’s way will face tough action under the new stripped-down social housing regulatory regime, the head of the Tenant Services Authority has warned.

Uncertain times for tenants

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

Casting the net for a home

A website aimed solely at local housing allowance claimants is helping people find homes. Lydia Stockdale logs on

Nest egg necessities

Social landlords have just a year to prepare for pension reforms. Chris Crichton, solicitor at TLT Solicitors, explains more

On new terms

Proposed amendments to the Localism Bill would make longer fixed-term tenancies possible

A step too far

The Law Commission is fighting the requirement for tenants to make all complaints in writing, says Lynne Murray