What's new on Shelter Legal
The pages on Shelter Legal are updated regularly to reflect changes in the law.
This page lists the most recent updates to Shelter Legal.
County court appeal time limits
22 November 2024
In Idara v Southwark LBC [2024] 11 WLUK 193, the High Court considered an out of time County Court appeals against a local authority homelessness decision. The court held that for a late appeal to be allowed, an applicant must show good reason for the whole delay in submitting the appeal, including the initial failure to meet the 21 day deadline and any further delay.
View amended articleCouncil tenant right to buy discounts
21 November 2024
The Housing (Right to Buy) (Limits on Discount) (England) Order 2024 reduces the maximum discounts for new applications for the Right to Buy from 21 November 2024 onwards. For example, the maximum discount for London was previously £136,420. This has now been reduced to £16,000 in most boroughs. The changes also increase the relevant time period for the cost floor rule to 30 years.
View amended articleLiability for council tax
11 November 2024
This new page explains who is liable to pay council tax on residential property. It sets out the hierarchy of liability, including owners, tenants, and licenses, and when a tenant has a material interest in a property they have left. It covers students, HMOs, joint liability for residents and couples, and exemptions for deceased residents. This page was produced in partnership with Shelter's Specialist Debt Advice Service.
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