I Thought They Said ‘No Covid Evictions’?
This is a guest article written by Housing Law Practitioner and GMLC Member Nick Donlon. The government announced on 8 January an extension of the stay on enforcement of evictions…
“To stay home, you have to have a home” – extend the evictions ban!
On 11th January 2021, the government’s “winter truce” on residential evictions is due to end, leaving more tenants vulnerable to eviction this winter in the middle of the COVID second…
GMLC Annual Report 2020
This week, GMLC held its Annual General Meeting. As part of the meeting, we shared the GMLC Annual Report, with updates and news from the year. Please click below to…
Early Conciliation and Starting Employment Tribunal Claims
Starting an Employment Tribunal Claim It is a requirement in nearly all situations before bringing a claim to an Employment Tribunal to contact ACAS to start the process of…
COVID-19, Housing & Homelessness: Get Your Voice Heard
The Government Select Committee responsible for housing and local government is calling for individuals and organisations to share their experience about: How effective the government has been is supporting councils,…
COVID-19: Is your Section 21 Notice valid?
We know there’s a lot of uncertainty and confusion right now and we want to keep things as simple and straightforward as possible. So if you’re a private tenant and…
New UC Claim? Don’t forget to check your journal
It is estimated that 94,000 people across Greater Manchester have been forced to claim Universal Credit as a result of the COVID19 Pandemic, many for the first time. The initial new…
COVID-19: Survival Guide
Greater Manchester Law Centre has developed the attached guide to support residents and support organisations to assist people through the current health emergency. This guide will be updated regularly as…
COVID-19: Developing our Community Response
Housing Advice We are working with Manchester Tenants Union, Greater Manchester Housing Action and other campaigners to ensure that no-one loses their home as a result of the current crisis. The…
COVID-19: Our Demands
The unprecedented health crisis caused by COVID-19 has ensured that the Government has announced a radical package of measures in response. Greater Manchester Law Centre welcomes many of these as…