Neil Lawlor

Partner

Areas of Expertise

Neil’s responsibilities include conducting housing litigation which involves defending disrepair claims and advising clients of settlements, bringing actions for nuisance such as possession proceedings, Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions, bringing possession actions for unlawful sub-letting, non-occupation and disputed succession claims. Neil also conducts general property litigation which includes both residential and commercial properties. This includes claims for forfeiture, business lease renewal claims under Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, service charge disputes including recovery of unpaid service charges and s20 consultation and Judicial Review. Neil also provides non-contentious advice in respect of housing and leasehold management and general property matters.

Experience

Prior to Devonshires Solicitors, Neil worked as a Solicitor at Prince Evans in the Litigation Department dealing with Landlord and Tenant disputes involving Anti-Social Behaviour, squatters and disrepair.

Publications

Neil regularly contributes to our Housing Management and Leasehold Management Briefs.

Directories

Neil is ranked as a leading individual in the field of Social Housing in the Legal 500 and is described as a “safe pair of hands”.

Conferences

Education

Professional Membership