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.
Guide to Dealing with Litigants in Person
With historic cuts to legal aid and the current cost of living crisis, it is not uncommon for a party to find itself litigating against somebody who has not instructed legal representatives or otherwise known as a Litigant in Person (“LiP”).
Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Limited and another v Williams and others [2023] UKSC 6
This case has been a long running dispute which essentially raised the question of how far s27A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (‘LTA 1985’) can be interpreted.
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.
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.
The White Paper – Fairer Private Rented Sector – The Implications for Registered Providers
The long-awaited White Paper was published in June 2022.
Building Safety Act 2022: Service Charges and Landlord’s Certificates – Top 10 Facts
Top 10 Facts regarding the Building Safety Act 2022: Service Charges and Landlord’s Certificates.
Data Reform Bill: An end to the SAR as litigation weapon?
Subject access requests (SARs) can often be a costly, complex and burdensome process for data controllers.
