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Regina (Cumpsty) -v- The Rent Service (08/11/2002) The judgment inter alia suggests the LHA's (Local Housing Allowance) system implemented April 2009 removing a claimant's right to a review or redetermination process of the level of LHA.s and Broad Market Areas (BRMA's) on which they are based (Heffernan judment also impact), is not compliant with the right to a fair trial under ECHR (Human Rights Act). Anyone wishing to seek judicial review may contact cumpsty_2006@tiscali.co.uk

Today (05/02/2011) the BBC TV news.

The Private Rented Homes Scandal
by Rosschild (Freelance)
Elderly and Young Veterans living in Private Rented Homes:

former member of the Law Commission exposed the scandal of the Private Rented Homes and lack of secure tenancy agreements. The lies of tenants from hell who cannot be evicted is rife. It is not true. Assured 6-month only Short-hold Tenancy - tenancies started after 28th February 1997 unless the landlord has stated otherwise. Landlords are certain of retaining possession of the property at the end of the lease is the only one on offer. Six months can hardly be called a home. This short-hold tenancy agreement is only fit for holiday homes Let in the off season.

It cannot be correct for the elderly in private rented accommodation on basic State pension to live with the fear of eviction hanging over their heads like the Sword of Damocles in 21st century England. There is no security of tenure for tenants in private rented accommodation living on basic State pension and who face death during winter months in 21st century England. We no longer have enough private rented houses for the millions of European Migrant workers. Age UK estimate 40 to 60,000 elderly pensioners died prematurely in the winter of 2010.

Under the 1988 Housing Act short-hold self-assured tenancy agreements (the only one available) sections 20 & 21 landlords can evict without reason by serving a section 20 notice to vacate the property. Failure to vacate within the two months an English judge or magistrate has no option but issue a repossession order. This allows private landlords to engage bailiffs often accompanied by British police to force entry. They will forcibly evict the victim onto the streets. If the tenants hand over the keys they are deemed to have made themselves homeless and councils can and do refuse emergency accommodation. No exceptions are made for ill health, age or personal circumstances.

According to Shelter, the 1988 Housing Act short-hold self-assured tenancy agreement is one of the main reasons for homelessness in England. It does not apply in Scotland. Most MPs are landlords. Owning property to rent is not only an asset but contributes towards their private pensions investments.
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Germany has a far better scheme:-
You could not make it up! The Germans Do It Better.
Dear Soldier Sailor Airman Royal Marine Commando Association (SSARMCA)
German Model for ending the agreement.
The normal notice period is three months for both the tenant and landlord. The notice period for both parties extends by three months after 5, 8 and 10 years of continuous occupation of the property. A shorter notice period for the tenant only can be agreed when the lease is signed. Tenants may also give shorter notice periods if the landlord announces a rent increase or makes a refurbishment plan for the property that will lead to higher rent payments.
The landlord can end a rental agreement only under the following circumstances:
Without notice:
If the property is used consistently for non-agreed purposes
If the rent is unpaid for at least two months
If the tenant is consistently noisy and disturbs the neighbours ("disturbance of the calm of the house" Störung des Hausfriedens)
With notice:
If the tenant has broken the conditions of the lease on a number of occasions
If the property is to be used by the landlord or a relative (Eigenbedarf)
If the landlord intends to modify the property in a major way and a continuation of the rental lease would considerably hinder these plans
If the fact that the property is occupied will cause the landlord to suffer economically in the case of the sale of the property. The landlord must prove that they are in need of the money from the property sale. Only a German Judge can order an eviction. English judges have no power once a section 21 is applied for and must issue a repossession order.
I hope this information is helpful:
Yours sincerely.
Deputy-Ambassador Blomeyer-Bartenstein.
Full German State Pensions: € 17,000 every year for each person each year.
German Veterans - members of the SS, Nazi movements and others receive € 17,000 a year each
= € 17,000 per couple pa.
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A spokesman for the Soldier Sailor Airman Royal Marine Commando Association asked; - "Is this the England, we want? Is this the way to treat or veterans?

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