Dan Jones, Author at Devonshires

COVID-19 update: Guidance for social landlords on essential moves published

Posted on April 28, 2020 (April 28, 2020)

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and Public Health England have jointly published guidance in respect of allocations and transfers during the COVID-19 lockdown period.

COVID-19: An Update on Possession Claims

Posted on April 23, 2020 (April 23, 2020)

The Courts may be limited in their ability to progress possession claims following the general stay introduced by Practice Direction 51Z which took effect on 27 March 2020.

Right to Rent survives the Court of Appeal

Posted on April 22, 2020 (April 22, 2020)

The Right to Rent Scheme requires landlords (including registered providers of social housing) to check the immigration status of tenants and potential tenants (and licensees).

Devonshires’ Debt Management – Advice for Businesses

Posted on March 31, 2020 (March 31, 2020)

Cash is King and every business needs a detailed monthly cash flow. To assist businesses the Government have initiated the following schemes.

The Coronavirus Act 2020

Posted on March 26, 2020 (October 12, 2024)

The provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 which relate to residential tenancies are now in force.

Managing your debt recovery

Posted on March 20, 2020 (March 25, 2020)

During this difficult period, prompt payments will be more important than ever to ensure businesses can continue to function, support their staff and maintain social cohesion.

First Homes: The known knowns and the known unknowns

Posted on February 10, 2020 (June 9, 2020)

The Government took many by surprise by announcing a new affordable housing product, called First Homes, at the end of last week.

How to carry out a disciplinary investigation

Posted on January 29, 2020 (January 29, 2020)

Employers must appoint the right investigating officer, approach suspension with caution and gather as much evidence as possible, advises Jane Bowen

Delivering homes fit for the future

Posted on December 10, 2019 (September 17, 2020)

Whatever the result of the UK General Election on 12 December, it is clear that meeting the challenge of climate change is going to present a significant strategic issue for Housing Associations.

New EU Procurement Thresholds for 2020

Posted on November 18, 2019 (November 18, 2019)

Kris Kelliher, Partner, outlines the new public procurement thresholds which have been published by the European Commission.

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