The Law Relating to Public Housing

"The Law Relating to Public Housing" covers the law and practice relating to public housing in its widest sense. It provides full treatment of the allocation, management and disposal of council housing and also a detailed discussion of the responsibilities of local authorities for the homeless. Full account has been taken of recent legislative changes brought about by the British Government in its transformation of the role of local housing authorities. The text includes provisions made by the "Housing Act 1988" and consideration of the "Local Government and Housing Bill". Underlying policy considerations have been outlined in order to assist understanding of the legal provisions. Among the many topics of practical importance which are given extensive discussion are: rights of the homeless, remedies for disrepair, effects of family breakdown, rent fixing, "right to buy" provisions and "privatization" provisions.