Essentials of Welfare Law

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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Beskrivning

Essentials of Welfare Law offers a comprehensive introduction to the vital role welfare law plays as a safety net in society. Covering homelessness, social housing, the private rented sector, and debt, this book explores key issues such as the definition of homelessness, duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and the allocation and requirements of social housing. It also covers the private rented sector, focusing on assured shorthold tenancies, planned changes under the Renters Rights Bill, landlord responsibilities, and the rules on deposits and fees. The book further examines debt relief options like debt relief orders and individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs), and introduces potential career opportunities in welfare law and policy.Published by CILEX Education, a leading provider of professional legal training and qualifications, the book reflects their commitment to equipping learners and practitioners with the knowledge and skills to excel in the legal profession.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-03-28
Mått:189 x 246 x 6 mm
Vikt:208 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:97
Förlag:CILEX Education
ISBN:9781911713760

Utforska kategorier

Rättssystem inom Juridik
Socialrätt och hälso- och sjukvårdsrätt inom Juridik

Mer om författaren

Dr Jed Meers is a Senior Lecturer at York Law School, University of York, UK. His research interests include social welfare law, administrative law, local government, the Equality Act 2010 and housing policy. He is a Deputy Director of the Administrative Fairness Lab, University of York, and sits on the editorial boards of the Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, and the Journal of Social Security Law.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of Cases Table of Statutes Table of Secondary LegislationCHAPTER 1: What is welfare law?CHAPTER 2: What is homelessness?CHAPTER 3: The homeless persons' "obstacle race"CHAPTER 4: Preventing homelessnessCHAPTER 5: What is social housing?CHAPTER 6: Allocating social housingCHAPTER 7: Secure tenanciesCHAPTER 8: What is the private rented sector?CHAPTER 9: Private rented sector tenanciesCHAPTER 10: Deposits and feesCHAPTER 11: Property conditionsCHAPTER 12: What is debt?CHAPTER 13: Debt relief ordersCHAPTER 14: Individual voluntary arrangementsCHAPTER 15: Working in welfare law