Opinion

Cambridge academic Rosy Thornton set aside her law books to pen a romantic comedy on asylum seekers. Why?

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Reforms to legal aid have sparked heated debate in ROOF. Joanne Marks joins the fray arguing that the proposed changes would seriously restrict the provision of housing advice

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It would only take a minor legal reform to save thousands of households from the threat of being repossessed

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Local authority homelessness review officers have been scrutinising council decisions for more than a decade. But recent developments have put the future of homelessness rulings in doubt, says Steve Povey

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Is it possible to have a lawful choice-based lettings scheme? Thanks to the House of Lords, we finally have an answer, reports Steve Povey.

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People in debt need legal help, not threats, says Paul Nicolson.

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Life’s journey is easier if you’ve a job – and a ticket

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Research in Scotland shows that social landlords are twice as likely to take legal action against tenants than lenders are against homeowners. Alexis Camble investigates.

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Why should private tenants with no security of tenure regard where they live as ‘their’ community? asks Jacky Peacock

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Trendy initiatives come and go, and waiting lists for council housing grow, says Nathaniel Mathews

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