What do you need to know about housing law?

Housing Law, Rights and Policy contains all relevant and up-to-date legislation, housing related case-law, government and other policy reports and human rights decisions.

Which is the best book on housing law?

Housing Law, Rights and Policy is the definitive work on housing law in Ireland. This book provides the first comprehensive reference and critique of the legal and policy elements of the housing system in Ireland.

What is the law on eligibility for housing in England?

Main legislation. The main law on eligibility in England is contained in the Housing Act 1996, as amended by the Localism Act 2011, which allows the government to introduce regulations about eligibility for allocations and for homelessness services.

How does the right to adequate housing work?

As such, the enjoyment of the right to adequate housing might require, in certain cases, securing access to and control over land. Nevertheless, international human rights law does not, currently, recognize a self-standing right to land.6. • The right to adequate housing includes ensuring access to adequate services.

How to find out if you are eligible for public housing?

Your local public housing agency (PHA) will determine your eligibility for public housing based on: 1 Your annual gross income 2 Whether you qualify as a senior, a person with a disability, or a family 3 U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status 4 Other local factors

How to identify and complain about housing discrimination?

Identify and Complain about Housing Discrimination 1 Race or color 2 Religion 3 Sex 4 National origin 5 Familial status (such as having children) 6 Disability

How can I find out if my flat is covered by the Homes Act?

Step 1: Check if the way you rent your house or flat is covered by the Homes Act. You can do this by checking the About the Homes Act section of this guidance, or by checking the agreement you signed with your landlord.

What can I do if my house is not fit for human habitation?

This new law, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, will help these tenants and make sure irresponsible landlords improve their properties or leave the business. If rented houses and flats are not ‘fit for human habitation’, tenants can take their landlords to court.