Tories attack 'shocking' Labour housing record

Councillor accused of distorting data

A councillor has been accused of distorting data as part of her call for councils to be given the power to raise rents for existing social housing tenants.

Empty promises

A new hope

Tackling the cyber stalkers

The internet has helped social landlords communicate with tenants but it has also created a platform for the harassment of staff and residents alike. Carl Brown investigates

Made in China

The power of youth

Last summer’s riots demonstrated how disenfranchised some young people are from their communities. Beena Nadeem meets the teenagers teaching social landlords how to put that right

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

The sale of the century

The government wants to make right to buy popular again, but details on the proposal are sketchy, says Sarah Lines, social housing lawyer with Cobbetts LLP.

False start

Landlords must keep all documents relating to tenancies to avoid future disputes, says Jane Plant

The other side of the story

Dale Farm has dominated the headlines in recent months. But as Alex Turner finds, there are plenty of examples of landlords and Travellers working together successfully