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NEW OPPORTUNITIES: One Legal, the shared legal service for Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester Councils that also delivers services to housing providers, has a number of roles: Senior Lawyer x2 - Planning (to £44,632), Lawyer - Planning (to £39,782), Senior Legal Assistant - Planning (to £34,788), Senior Legal Assistant - Commercial (to £34,788), Legal Assistant - Commercial (to £30,508), Senior Paralegal - Litigation (to £26,317) and Paralegal - Commercial (to £23,836). Also hiring:
LOCUM ROLES: Housing Lawyer (London), Part-time Litigation Lawyer (West Midlands) and Litigation Solicitor (East Anglia).
WEBINARS: Disrepair litigation in changing times - Cornerstone Barristers - 9 June - 14:00-15:00. |
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Court of Appeal says coronavirus stay also covers appeals against possession orders
The suspension through PD51Z of possession proceedings due to the COVID-19 outbreak applies to appeals as well as new cases, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Housing lawyers group hits out at plan for resumed possession hearings in London
The Housing Law Practitioners Association (HLPA) has condemned proposals for resumed possession hearings in London courts as “unconscionable” and “naïve”.
London borough wins High Court battle with tenant on banding and overcrowding
Southwark Council was entitled to conclude a family was not in the highest category of overcrowding because it had voluntarily moved into accommodation that would become statutorily overcrowded as its children grew older, judge rules.
Woman who makes involuntary sounds fails in judicial review challenge over noise abatement notice
A 67-year-old retired primary school teacher who has a neurological disorder that causes her to make involuntary sounds and noises has failed in a judicial review challenge over a noise abatement notice.
Court of Appeal rejects challenge over lawfulness of PD51Z staying possession proceedings
The Court of Appeal has upheld the lawfulness of Practice Direction 51Z. The Housing Law Practitioners Association, which intervened in the case of Arkin v Marshall, said the outcome meant that PD51Z applies throughout possession proceedings and in all but the most exceptional cases should not be lifted.
Secretary of State quashes decision letter approving controversial development after allegation of "apparent bias" in favour of developer
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has agreed to a redetermination of a 1,524-unit housing development proposal for the former Daily Telegraph/Daily Express printworks site in East London following legal action from Tower Hamlets Council and the Greater London Assembly (GLA).
Housing association senior solicitor appointed deputy district judge
A senior litigation solicitor at a housing association has been appointed as a part-time Deputy District Judge.
Bevan Brittan bolsters social housing team with appointment of two partners
Major social landlord issues notice on plans for legal services framework worth up to £24m
Winckworth Sherwood bolsters social housing banking and finance team |
 Flexible tenancies and possession
When to serve an NSP, NTQ, NST, BN or FN – nobody said housing law was easy! Jon Holbrook looks at the issues arising out of flexible tenancies.
 Housing case law update - May 2020
Michael Owen, Helen Gascoigne and Tom Bradbury round up the latest rulings from the High Court and the Supreme Court.
 The interface between statutory nuisance and disability discrimination
A woman with a disorder that causes her to make involuntary sounds and noises has failed in a judicial review challenge over a noise abatement notice. Charles Holland examines the judgment.
 Housing in lockdown: avoid the pause button
In an in-depth article Tom Lawal reviews the number of ways COVID-19 can effect the progression and outcome of housing cases and how practitioners can continue to engage in effective case management during this challenging period.
 Homelessness and domestic violence
Andy Lane and Rowan Clapp look at the likely impact of government proposals of support for survivors of domestic violence who are facing homelessness.
 Social landlords and relaxation of the lockdown
What does the easing of the lockdown mean for providers of social housing? John Murray looks at issues around repairs and gas safety.
 Recent developments in additional and selective licensing
Tara O'Leary discusses some of the implications of the COVID-19 emergency for licensing litigation and summarises several important decisions which have emerged during a very productive period at the courts and tribunals.
 Unlicensed HMOs and liability
A London borough recently successfully defended two claims for judicial review of decisions it made against directors of property companies operating, and owners of property, in its area. Simon Kiely, Aleksandra Wolek and Christos Paphiti explain how the ruling will help local authority housing departments and prosecutors. |
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BOOST YOUR CAREER: Being a legal locum in local government
An increasing number of legal professionals are becoming locums. Rayhaneh Tehrani and Laura Smith explain the reasons why this is the case, and set out what they think candidates should consider when looking for jobs in local government. |
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