The UK government has announced a new rule that will require an eight‑week notice period before any social housing property is sold. The move is aimed at keeping the existing stock of social homes and preventing an increase in homelessness.
Under the proposed policy, landlords and local authorities would need to give tenants and relevant parties a full two months' notice before a social home is put on the market. The extra time is intended to allow residents to secure alternative accommodation if necessary.
Officials say the notice period will help maintain the supply of affordable homes and give communities a chance to respond to changes in ownership. By keeping social homes in the public sector longer, the government hopes to curb the risk of people losing their homes without a suitable replacement.
Details of the policy were reported by Punch Nigeria, which highlighted the government’s focus on protecting vulnerable households from sudden displacement.
For further information, read the full story on Punch Nigeria.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>