Newham Council serves order on overcrowded flats

House builders fined for 'appalling' site

Two house builders have been fined after the Health and Safety Executive prosecuted them over ‘appalling’ standards at a building site.

Landlord fined for renting unsafe property

A landlord who flouted fire safety rules while renting out an unlicensed home has been fined following an investigation by housing officers.

Faulty towers?

A year ago two firefighters died in a blaze in a Southampton tower block. Nick Duxbury finds out if anything more could have been done to prevent their deaths.

A clone again?

Slow progress

Open air soup runs which disturb local communities have no place in 2011. There must be a better way, argues Jeremy Swain

Smoke signals

Identifying fire risks is key to preventing tragedy. Helen Clifton finds out how one housing association is working with the fire service to keep tenants safe

From riches to rags and back

A Welsh landlord took on an ambitious project to refurbish a derelict Grade II listed mansion. Katie Puckett finds out how they managed to bring it back into use

The home MOT test

A Dutch landlord is reducing maintenance costs by giving its homes regular check-ups. Chloë Stothart finds out how it works

Tenant take over

In some circumstances, residents can remove management function from their landlord, says Nicholas Kissen

It pays to recycle

A London council is rewarding tenants for recycling. Poppy McPherson finds out whether the celebrity-backed scheme is persuading people to be greener