“What happens to a tenancy when a tenant dies?” is one of the most common questions posed on our advice line. It is important for landlords to understand the law relating to succession and inheritance of tenancies as well as discretionary rights which may allow a person to be granted a new tenancy after a tenant dies. We will take you through these key legal principles and how landlords can seek possession of properties following the death of a tenant.
Speakers:
Alex Loxton, Chartered Legal Executive, Housing Management & Property Litigation
Alex advises social housing providers on all aspects of housing litigation including disrepair, anti-social behaviour, Equality Act issues, breach of tenancy issues and failed succession matters. She also provides client training on a range of topics.
Nina Dhadwal, Solicitor, Housing Management & Property Litigation
Nina assists with drafting and issuing anti-social behaviour injunctions, breach of tenancy injunctions, access injunctions, possession proceedings, unauthorised occupation issues and disrepair claims.
She has over 13 years of Advocacy experience attending possession claims, injunction claims and interlocutory applications in County Courts nationwide.
