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Intentional homelessness

Posted on 28 November 2025 by David Cowan

I've recently been teaching homelessness law to our undergraduate students (well, I get two lectures and one seminar on it to around 45 students).  I cover intentional homelessness and, in […]

Homelessness and WBFG

Posted on 21 November 2025 by David Cowan

I have been thinking a lot recently (never a good sign) about how brilliant the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act ("WBFG") is, and what it means for us.  This is […]

Age is a woeful thing

Posted on 14 November 2025 by David Cowan

This is a short post just to reflect on the fact that there will be a changing of the housing guard in the coming months.  They can speak for themselves […]

The PSOW acts …

Posted on 14 November 2025 by David Cowan

I know it may seem like I have a bit of a downer on the PSOW (see past blogs).  It's not because I don't think it's a really important institution […]

Welsh Housing Quarterly

Posted on 7 November 2025 by David Cowan

I should have mentioned that the new edition of the Welsh Housing Quarterly was published, with a special feature on the building safety Bill, at the end of October.  I […]

Oh, Trivallis …

Posted on 7 November 2025 by David Cowan

The PSOW has issued two public interest reports on Trivallis which have found broader systemic issues in their record keeping and repairs service, failure to follow their policies, breach of […]

After Coastal – Reflections

Posted on 31 October 2025 by David Cowan

It is probably necessary to move on after Coastal, but if you will forgive me one last pop at a reflection on it, this is it (after which I will try […]

A smorgasbord

Posted on 24 October 2025 by David Cowan

There is lots of interesting stuff going on at the moment, and it is, of course, an important political moment.  This post is a bit of a smorgasbord of relevant […]

Energy shock

Posted on 17 October 2025 by David Cowan

In previous posts, I have noted how energy efficiency is a particular problem in parts of the private rented sector in Wales, the WG is committed to produce energy efficient […]

Renters’ Rights Bill: What’s coming, and what’s not (and why?)

Posted on 17 October 2025 by David Cowan

As the Renters' Rights Bill makes its (slower than expected) progress through the Westminster Parliament, it is important that we give consideration to what parts will apply to Wales, and […]

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