Chartered Institute Of Environmental Health

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has called on the new UK government to make it easier for councils in England to use licensing schemes to improve housing standards. Licensing provides a means for local authorities to inspect privately rented housing using enforceable cond

The UK Government has withdrawn plans to exempt accommodation for asylum seekers from houses in multiple occupation (HMO) licensing requirements.

A legal challenge has been brought forward into the UK Government’s draft regulations exempting accommodation for asylum seekers from houses in multiple occupation (HMO) licensing requirements amid concerns it could lead to a lowering of housing standards.

The UK Government is intent on rowing back on its commitment to abolish no-fault evictions in England, according to reports. First pledged under Theresa May’s government in 2019 and a manifesto commitment, measures to protect renters and support levelling up were announced during the Queen&rsq

New legislation announced in the Queen’s Speech yesterday will improve the lives of millions of renters by driving up standards in the private and socially rented sectors across England, according to the housing secretary at Westminster.

Selective licensing schemes in England are helping to tackle poor standards in the private rented sector but could be even more effective with more government support, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has found. A new joint report from the housing body and the Chartered Institute of Environm