Wandsworth told to back down on riot evictions

Ministers look to cut benefits from rioters

The government is considering withdrawing benefits from people involved in last week’s riots, according to reports.

Wandsworth rejects call to halt riot evictions

A council which is planning to evict a tenant whose son is accused of rioting has rejected a motion which called for the process to be stopped.

On repeat

Council threatens looters with eviction

Greenwich Council is promising to evict tenants who are found to have been involved in looting in the London riots.

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

From conviction to eviction

Proposed changes to possession grounds would be of no practical use, says Jane Plant, associate at Weightmans LLP

What’s in the post?

Landlords’ administrative errors can lead to time-consuming court cases, says Jane Plant, associate at Weightmans

Facing the future

Riots, job shortages - it’s been a tough summer for young people. Martin Hilditch investigates how one housing association is helping

Catch the pigeon

Landlords face tough penalties if they fail to deal thoroughly with infestations by insects or animals, says Giles Peaker

Where next for the green deal?

As the government ponders its response to the green deal consultation, Bill Hull, from law firm TLT, examines the key areas of interest for registered providers