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Housing News
Duncan Lewis Successfully Challenge Unlawful Withdrawal of s.184 Decision in Homelessness Appeal (22 April 2025)
This judgment is an important reminder to local authorities to adhere to statutory duties during the homelessness review process. Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Housing Director Discusses Service Charge Disputes in the Mail (14 April 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ Manjinder Kaur Atwal discusses service charge issues for property buyers. Read more...
Legal Director Manjinder Kaur Atwal Appointed to Housing Law Practitioners’ Association (7 April 2025)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors’ housing law director to support the HLPA’s equal access mission Read more...
Homelessness and the Right to Suitable Housing in 2025 (5 March 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ Karina Petkova examines the legal challenges affecting tenants, landlords and local authorities Read more...
Vulnerable Homeless Man Secures Specialist Accommodation Thanks to Duncan Lewis Housing Team (14 February 2025)
Property law team challenges council’s ‘unlawful’ treatment of young man with complex mental health needs Read more...
Housing director Manjinder Kaur Atwal Shares Legal Expertise in the Daily Mail (11 February 2025)
Manjinder offers solutions in relation to tree damage property dispute Read more...
Housing team wins personal injury damages for child affected by housing disrepair (28 January 2025)
Success shows possibilities for residents to recover damages for personal injury caused by disrepair Read more...
“Duncan Lewis’ Housing Team Secures Landmark Court of Appeal Victory in Homelessness Case” (23 January 2025)
Court of Appeal considers “new facts” in repeat homelessness applications (R(Ivory) v. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council [2025] EWCA Civ) Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Represents Appellant as Court of Appeal Clarifies Rules on Service of “Notices” (D’Aubigny v Khan & Anor (2025) EWCA Civ 11) (21 January 2025)
Significant Judgment on the Interpretation Act 1978, Common Law and Tenancy Agreements Read more...
Homelessness Costs Victory: SCCO Confirms Pre-Decision Costs Are RECOVERABLE (17 January 2025)
Housing law team at Duncan Lewis secures key ruling on recoverable costs Read more...
Successful defence of ‘no fault eviction’ claim brought against clients featured by Chronicle Law (14 January 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ director emphasises critical need for gas safety compliance after Section 21 defence Read more...
Duncan Lewis Housing Team Featured in Chronicle Law for Landmark Homelessness Judicial Review Case (18 December 2024)
The Article highlights the Housing Team’s challenge of a Council's decision to refuse a homelessness application Read more...
Manjinder Kaur Atwal Featured in the Daily Mail on Resolving Neighbour Nuisance Disputes (26 November 2024)
Manjinder emphasises the importance of addressing noise disturbances through open communication, and, if necessary, pursuing legal avenues to ensure a balanced resolution. Read more...
Section 204A Homelessness Appeal Overturns Council’s Refusal to House Single Parent (22 November 2024)
Duncan Lewis secures a successful challenge against a Council’s decision to refuse accommodation for a client and her children Read more...
Second Court of Appeal hearing scheduled for December in Crucial Housing Legal Case (13 November 2024)
Are Gas Safety Records, EPCs and How to Rent Guides deemed served on a tenant by post under Section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978? Read more...
Manjinder Kaur Atwal Discusses Gas Safety Ruling and Its Implications for Section 21 Evictions in Property Week (11 November 2024)
Manjinder examines the Renters Reform Bill’s impact on landlords and tenants, spotlighting a recent legal victory that challenges established practices on gas safety compliance and no-fault evictions Read more...
Court of Appeal to Rule on Landmark Homelessness Judicial Review Case (5 November 2024)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors is set to represent a client in a significant homelessness judicial review case Read more...
In the Press: Hassan Dervish Quoted in Construction News on Tribunal Ruling for Roof Gardens in High-Rise Safety (28 October 2024)
Hassan discusses the significant precedent set by the tribunal redefining rooftop gardens as a “higher-risk” factor under UK building safety laws. Read more...
Hassan Dervish Offers Guidance on Shared Driveway Dispute in Daily Mail Article (9 October 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ housing director Hassan Dervish discusses the options available to homeowners facing disputes with their neighbours. Read more...
Successful defence of ‘no fault eviction’ claim has wider ramifications for landlords and for British Gas (4 October 2024)
The ruling Could provide greater protections for tenants against S21 evictions Read more...
REDRESSING THE IMBALANCE: THE IMPACT OF THE RENTERS’ RIGHTS BILL 2024 (24 September 2024)
Sakshi Jha explores the Renters' Rights Bill which aims to rebalance tenant-landlord dynamics, offering greater protections, stability, and market access. Read more...
Housing Reform: 'No-Fault' Eviction Abolition and Strategies to Tackle Homelessness Examined (5 September 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ Daniel Rochelle looks at the new Government’s proposals and what they may mean for tenants and landlords Read more...
Permanent accommodation secured for client following successful homelessness challenge (7 August 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ Housing team successfully secured an offer of permanent accommodation for homeless client Read more...
Successful homelessness challenge for client facing unsuitable housing conditions (6 August 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ Housing team successfully assisted a homeless client facing overcrowding and unsuitable housing conditions Read more...
Permission for Homelessness Judicial Review Granted by Court of Appeal (22 July 2024)
Legal challenge to council’s refusal to accept new homelessness application for disabled client to be heard this year Read more...
Out Now: “This is Housing” podcast explores defending tenants in possession lists with Daniel Bacon (10 July 2024)
Join the podcast team as they explore the challenges tenants face in the court possession lists Read more...
Out Now: “This is Housing” Podcast joined by Special Guest to Examine the Renters Reform Bill (15 May 2024)
In the latest episode of This Is Housing, Duncan Lewis’ Housing team explores the Government’s proposed The Renters (Reform) Bill with Housing Barrister Annabel Health of 4- 5 Gray's Inn Square Chambers. Read more...
Court of Appeal makes findings in significant homelessness case (3 May 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ housing department represented the Respondent in this significant Court of Appeal case. Read more...
Court of Appeals Permits Second Appeal in Crucial Housing Legal Case (29 April 2024)
Are Gas Safety Records, EPCs and How to Rent Guides deemed served on a tenant by post under Section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978? Read more...
Housing Director Dianne Cowie appointed Co-Chair of Housing Law Practitioners Association (HLPA) (17 April 2024)
Congratulations to Dianne Cowie on her appointment Co-Chair of Housing Law Practitioners Association Read more...
Duncan Lewis Housing Director joins the Roundtable YouTube Discussion on the European Housing Crisis (9 April 2024)
Watch Manjinder Kaur Atwal discuss the implications of soaring property prices for European societies Read more...
New "This is Housing" Podcast Episode Examines Landlord Tenant Relations, with Marks Out of Tenancy (26 March 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ property law team is joined by the founders of the landlord and letting agent rating platform Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Welcomes a Trio of New Directors to the Team (23 February 2024)
Two highly experienced solicitors join our highly respected housing and civil litigation teams. Read more...
Special Bonus Episode of This Is Housing Legal Podcast Out Now! (16 February 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ property law team examine Churchill vs. Merthyr Tydfil, a case sprouting from a Japanese knotweed complaint Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Demystifies Housing Issues with New Podcast – Listen Now! (16 January 2024)
In the first two episodes our expert team delves into tenant rights and much more Read more...