Housing Law and Policy

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-521-19997-1
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 508 Seiten, Format (B × H): 175 mm x 250 mm, Gewicht: 1050 g

Reihe: Law in Context

An innovative and timely guide to housing law that integrates the disciplines of law and public policy so that readers see how the subject fits together – both the letter of the law and the way it is practised. The innovative three-part structure covers all the topics of a typical Housing Law module and it is written in a clear and conversational style, with a wide range of source material to show how the law is created, interpreted and used in real life. Students are expertly guided through the complexities of housing law by a leading academic who has taught the subject for more than 20 years. Where relevant, chapters end with a section on 'the future' that discusses proposed changes to the law and the impact of those changes. It also discusses the conceptual issues raised by the Human Rights Act.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cowan, David

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)
• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein Rechtspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Innen-, Bildungs- und Bevölkerungspolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Locating housing law and policy; Part I. Regulation of Housing Tenure: 2. Regulating ownership; 3. Regulating private renting; 4. Regulating council housing; 5. Regulating private registered providers; Part II. Access to Housing: 6. Homelessness; 7. Allocation of social housing; 8. Eligibility; 9. Access to private rented housing; 10. Access to ownership; Part III. Rights and Responsibilities: 11. Security of tenure; 12. Unlawful eviction and harassment; 13. State and condition; 14. Arrears; 15. Anti-social behaviour; 16. Mandatory possession proceedings.

Über Autor(innen)

Cowan, David
David Cowan is Professor of Law and Policy at the University of Bristol and a barrister at Arden Chambers. He has published widely in the area of housing and related research, and has acted as a consultant to the England and Wales Law Commission and the Department for Communities and Local Government.