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.
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.
What do courts tend to award claimants who suffer data breaches?
The High Court has handed down judgment in the case of Driver v Crown Prosecution Service [2022] EWHC 2500 (KB). In summary, Mr Driver was awarded £250 for his data breach claim. This is a very welcome case for data controllers dealing with low level data breach claims.
D-BRIEF – Employment & Pensions Blog: Sexual Harassment in the workplace
Kamahl Santamaria, a longstanding television journalist, was recently removed from a new broadcasting role after just 32 days amid accusations of sexual harassment.
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.
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.
