Tag Archives: RSL
What are Collateral Warranties? Explaining the Basics
What is a collateral warranty? A collateral warranty is a contract which is designed to establish a contractual link between a third party (“the beneficiary”) and a contractor or consultant who has carried out certain works. Why are they required? In the case of a building contract, collateral warranties are a promise from the contractor
Welfare Reform and RSLs, the Debate Continues
The Welfare Reform bill which is currently progressing through parliament at Westminster has created much debate in the housing sector. Much of the debate has involved the proposed introduction of a “universal credit”, a single benefit payment for all claimants. This credit would: replace all existing benefits involve the eventual removal of Housing Benefit as
Housing Allocations Policy
Given that a Registered Social Landlord’s Allocation Policy is a public document it requires to be up to date and in keeping with:- • an Association’s Rules, • current legislation, including the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 as amended by the 2001 Act, the Equality Act 2010 and • all provisions in relation to Human Rights. Most RSLs have
