Publications
From thought leadership pieces to basic training resources, our lawyers regularly produce leaflets, briefings, newsletters and brochures. Our aim is to help keep our clients ahead of the curve.
First Remediation Contribution Order pursuant to the Building Safety Act 2022 made by the First Tier Tribunal
The First Tier Tribunal has made its first Remediation Contribution Order (‘RCO’)’ pursuant to the Building Safety Act 2022 (‘BSA’).
Housing Management & Property Litigation Brief – Wales: Issue 2
Welcome to the new edition of our Housing Management & Property Litigation brief tailored to Welsh Registered Social Landlords!
The Leaseholder Support Scheme: The headlines
Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, landlords and building owners across the UK have been assessing the construction of their building stock and particularly the external wall systems and fire safety of the same.
Can the cost of interim safety measures in response to a fire risk be re-charged through service charge?
We discuss the case of Assethold Limited v Alexandra Adam and others [2022] UKUT 282 (LC) and what the outcome means for landlords.
A recent Upper Tribunal decision required property guardianship companies to licence premises as HMOs
Global Guardians Management Limited and others v LB Hounslow and others [2022] UKUT 259 (LC)
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: 10 Important Changes
With just a month to go before the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (‘the Act’) comes into force, the biggest reform seen in Wales in decades, we look at the top 10 points of this Act that aims to make the process of renting simpler for both landlords and tenants.
The Housing Ombudsman’s Spotlight Report on Noise Complaints: Time to be heard
The Housing Ombudsman (HO) has today published its spotlight report on noise complaints.
Housing Management & Property Litigation Brief: Issue 29
Welcome to the brand new edition of our Housing Management brief!
How to Ensure Effective Customer Engagement in Supported Housing
Now that the Regulator of Social Housing has confirmed the final arrangements for Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs), landlords should be doing all they can to prepare for their introduction in April 2023.
Spotlight on…Sara Mondon
Well, the three months since joining Devonshires have certainly flown by! It’s been an incredibly exciting and challenging time for me.
Ask the Experts – Jatinder Bhamber & Lina Amir
Why is Leasehold Reform needed?
Re-cap: What is the Public Sector Equality Duty (‘PSED’)?
It is the duty under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 (‘EA 2010’) and it applies to public authorities, or bodies who are not public authorities but who exercise a public function.
