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Terms of new model private tenancy agreement published
Form released for use under new law from 1 December
Thirty lawyers appointed to housing and property tribunal chamber
Recruitment comes ahead of extension of business
Private rents relevant to setting social housing rents, Inner House rules
Judges divided on whether panel erred in its approach
MSPs take up homelessness review
Call for evidence on whether more can be done to tackle problem
Ministers propose new energy standards for private rented sector
Views invited on plans to require efficiency level E by 2019
Tenants' contamination case against landlords dismissed on appeal
"Minimum requirement" to plead is unfitness at start of tenancy
Upgrade for landlord register goes live
Easier application, searching and maintenance built in
Letting agents' association marks year to registration date
Free meetings included in awareness raising campaign
Trafficked Polish woman fails in homelessness bid
Court accepts no right of residence, or status of worker
Housing tribunal rules, and legal aid provision, go out to views
Ministers propose unified procedure when tribunal takes full powers
Council entitled to withdraw repairs grant on owner failing to pay share
Prepayment condition not ultra vires, Outer House decision rules
Housing and Property First-tier Tribunal now in operation
New body takes over work of rented and homeowner housing panels