Private rented sector faces overhaul as review reports

Delayed reactions

Big win for Green Light campaign

Social landlords are set to be exempted from an extra 20 per cent cut to the feed-in tariff as part of a government overhaul of the solar subsidy system unveiled last week.

The Godfather of green

A seasoned and outspoken environmental campaigner, Jonathon Porritt is credited as a major force behind the eco-movement. So does he think the government’s green deal is doomed to failure or an offer residents can’t refuse? Nick Duxbury finds out

Anti-social tenants face fast track evictions

Tenants will face fast track evictions if they or a member of their household has a previous conviction for anti-social behaviour, under plans announced today.

I predict another riot

Accusations and legal measures won’t do anything to change the root causes of last August’s unrest, says Julie Fawcett

The shortlist

Emily Rogers visits the council that is replacing allocation forms with face-to-face meetings to vet prospective tenants

What’s in a name?

The housing strategy for England has finally arrived, but what does it mean for the sector?

The legal aid lifeline

Cuts to legal aid and new spending restrictions mean tens of thousands of tenants will no longer be eligible for free housing advice. Jess McCabe visits a law centre to investigate the likely impact of the changes

Utopia revisited

As David Cameron seeks to revive the principles of garden cities with a consultation due later this year, Colin Wiles examines how likely it is that his vision will come to fruition

Giving good guidance

How housing association staff are mentoring troubled teenage tenants. Emily Rogers reports