Devonshires, Author at Devonshires

Airbnb and subletting in social housing – a guide for registered providers

Posted on November 4, 2016 (November 16, 2018)

From low level noise through to full blown party houses, Airbnb and subletting is creating a broad range of issues for registered providers (RPs). That was the message that came through loud and clear at a recent event we held to discuss the impact of the room-letting website on the social housing sector.

Article 8: long residence unlikely to give rise to a defence

Posted on November 2, 2016 (November 16, 2018)

On the 1 November 2016 the Court of Appeal considered the case of Holley v Hillingdon LBC. Mr Holley continued to occupy a property owned by the local authority following the death of the tenant, his grandfather, who had previously succeeded to the tenancy.

Claimant ordered to pay full legal costs of Merlin Housing Society Ltd.

Posted on October 17, 2016 (November 16, 2018)

Devonshires acted for Merlin on a race discrimination claim issued in the Bristol Employment Tribunal by an ex-employee. The Judge dismissed all allegations of discrimination and made a finding of fact that the Claimant had lied whilst giving evidence. Devonshires made an application for costs based on the ex-employees unreasonable conduct and he was ordered to pay £17,204.16.

Nemcova v Fairfield Rents – the private residence test

Posted on October 14, 2016 (November 16, 2018)

The only reported Airbnb case so far has attracted media attention and a small flurry of articles and opinion pieces.

L&Q completes acquisition of 29 Affordable Housing Units at Beaulieu Park

Posted on October 14, 2016 (May 24, 2024)

We acted for L&Q in the acquisition of 29 Affordable Housing Units from Countryside Zest (Beaulieu Park) LLP on the Neighbourhood Centre and Zone B of the Beaulieu Park development in Chelmsford, Essex.

Devonshires completes new loan for bpha

Posted on October 10, 2016 (November 16, 2018)

bpha has secured a new £75 million loan facility with Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi.

Devonshires second year trainees qualify

Posted on October 6, 2016 (November 16, 2018)

We are pleased to announce that following a 2 year training contract we see the following Trainees qualify.

Devonshires welcomes 8 new trainees

Posted on October 3, 2016 (November 16, 2018)

We are pleased to announce the arrival of 8 new trainees to our team at Devonshires.

Devonshires help celebrate Bangla Housing Association’s 25th Anniversary

Posted on September 28, 2016 (November 16, 2018)

Bangla Housing Association celebrated their 25th Anniversary year on the 21st September 2016.

Leaseholders of Foundling Court v (1) Camden LBC (2) Allied London (Brunswick) Ltd – Who should consult? Head landlord or intermediate leaseholder?

Posted on September 26, 2016 (May 24, 2024)

The recent decision of Upper Tribunal in Various Occupational Leaseholders of Foundling Court and O’Donnell Court, Brunswick Centre, London v (1) Camden LBC; (2) Allied London (Brunswick) Ltd and others provided helpful guidance in dealing with the consultation process under S.20 where there is an intermediate landlord and occupational leaseholders.

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