Possession Proceedings in the Social Rented Sector - coming soon!

This detailed guide examines the relevant legislation, policy and procedures which apply when a social landlord is seeking possession of accommodation occupied by secure tenants, introductory tenants and illegal occupants.

It covers the following areas:
• Statutory grounds for possession;
• Court procedures;
• Grounds for challenging possession proceedings;
• The role of the Enforcement of Judgments Office; and
• Rehousing options for persons whose home is repossessed.

This guide has been fully updated to include the latest developments in the application of the Human Rights Act 1998 in relation to possession proceedings, especially in terms of introductory tenants.

It is an essential resource for anyone advising clients who are living in the social rented sector and at risk of facing possession action. It would be particularly useful for welfare rights/housing advisers, social landlords and members of the legal profession.

Price: £9.95 per copy.  (Members of Housing Rights Service pay £5.00 per copy)

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Housing Benefit and Welfare Reform

• Altering how the rates of Local Housing Allowance are determined

• Removing the Local Housing Allowance £15 excess payment

• Placing a cap on the maximum amount of Local Housing Allowance that can be awarded

• Limiting the size of properties that can be assessed for Local Housing Allowance

• Introducing an additional allowance for disabled persons who need a bedroom for an overnight carer

• Widening the number of single persons affected by the Shared Accommodation Rate.

This guide will be of particular relevance to anyone advising clients in receipt of Housing Benefit or thinking of applying for Housing Benefit, especially welfare rights advisers, housing advisers and hostel workers.

Price: £9.95 per copy.  (Members of Housing Rights Service pay £5.00 per copy)

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Forbearance Guide

This guide examines the different forbearance options which may be available to owner occupiers who are at risk of losing their home because of housing debt.

It also looks at some of the fundamentals which need to be understood before advising a client in this situation including:

• types of mortgages

• the Northern Ireland ‘Pre-Action Protocol for Possession Proceedings based on Mortgage Arrears in respect of Residential Property’ and what is expected of the parties prior to court action

• the role of the Financial Services Authority and the Council of  Mortgage Lenders

• the steps in dealing with housing debt,

• court action and possible outcomes

This should prove to be a vital publication for anyone advising owner occupiers faced with losing their home; in particular housing advisers, debt advisers, legal professionals, financial advisers and lenders.

Price: £9.95 per copy.  (Members of Housing Rights Service pay £5.00 per copy)

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The Private Tenancies (NI) Order 2006 - New 2nd Edition

The Private Tenancies (NI) Order 2006 is the first major piece of legislation concerning the private rented sector to be passed for almost 30 years.

This guide is essential for anyone working as a legal professional, welfare rights/housing adviser or estate agent/letting agent.

This second edition now includes crucial updates following the implementation of the Housing (Amendment) Act (NI) 2011.

Price: £9.95 per copy.  (Members of Housing Rights Service pay £5.00 per copy)

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Challenging Homelessness Decisions

A comprehensive guide has been produced on the new statutory process for challenging homelessness decisions in Northern Ireland. This guide is an essential resource for anyone advising on how to challenge homelessness decisions and will be particularly useful to voluntary sector advisers and members of the legal profession.

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Price: £9.95 per copy.  (Members of Housing Rights Service pay £5.00 per copy)

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The Housing rights of Migrants in Northern Ireland-New 2nd edition

This guide looks at the housing rights of people from abroad who are living in Northern Ireland, including their rights to homelessness assistance, accessing social housing and getting financial assistance through Housing Benefit. It provides detailed reference to and excerpts from the numerous pieces of legislation relating to this complex area, including legislation specific only to Northern Ireland.

The guide contains the following chapters:

• Meaning of the right to reside/habitual residence;
• Meaning of a ‘qualified person’ and related issues of economic status e.g. worker, jobseeker, self-employed;
• The housing rights of nationals from within the European Economic Area, including special rules for nationals from the A8 and A2 states;
• The housing rights of nationals from outside the European Economic Area; and
• The housing rights of asylum seekers and refugees.

This guide is essential for anyone who provides advice on housing issues to people from abroad; especially welfare rights/housing advisers, housing professionals and members of the legal profession.

Price: £9.95 per copy.  (Members of Housing Rights Service pay £5.00 per copy)

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Possession Proceedings in the Social Rented Sector - New edition coming soon

This detailed guide examines the issue of repossession of properties occupied by secure tenants, introductory tenants and illegal occupants in the social rented sector. It covers the following areas:

• legislative grounds under which possession may be sought
• court procedures 
• challenging possession proceedings
• the role of the Enforcement of Judgments Office, and
• rehousing options.

This guide is essential for anyone advising clients who are living in the social rented sector and are facing or at risk of facing possession action. It would be particularly useful for welfare right / housing advisers and the legal profession. 

Price: £9.95 per copy.  (Members of Housing Rights Service pay £5.00 per copy)

For further details or to reserve a copy, contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it on 028 9024 5640

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