This webinar focuses on the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and its impact on those who own or manage supported housing.
We’ll cover the implications for the sector and what the abolition of section 21 and fixed term assured shorthold tenancies will mean for supported housing providers as well as the new and revised grounds for possession.
Speakers
Donna McCarthy, Consultant, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Donna has over 30 years’ experience advising on all aspects of housing management law and practice, acting for Local Authorities, Registered Providers, care and support providers and private landlords in complex litigation, including matters in the higher courts and judicial review actions. She has particular expertise in advising and representing clients on Human Rights, Public Law and Equality Act challenges and following her successes in the cases of London and Quadrant HT v Patrick [2019] EWHC 1263 (QB) and Forward v Aldwyck Housing Group [2019] EWCA Civ 1334 is particularly noted for her expertise in dealing with claims relating to compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Kerri Harrison, Partner, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Kerri advises on all aspects of housing management law and practice, acting for Local Authorities, Registered Providers, care and support providers and private landlords.
She has particular expertise in advising and representing housing and care and support providers. She advises in respect of safeguarding, applications to the Court of Protection and mental capacity issues.
Kerri also regularly advises on matters involving the Housing Ombudsman including reviewing policies and procedures in light of recommendations and orders, and providing training on compliance with the Housing Ombudsman Code.
Shannon Morrison, Solicitor, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Shannon completed her training contract at Devonshires and qualified into the HMPL team in 2023.
Shannon works on a broad range of housing management and property litigation matters including possession proceedings, injunctions, enfranchisement and lease interpretation. She has a particular interest in Equality Act matters
You will receive an email from Devonshires to confirm your place. Please note, places for this event are limited and may become oversubscribed. Clients of Devonshires will have priority and where we are heavily oversubscribed, we will limit places per organisation.
