Join us for this extended Webinar where we will consider the key provisions of the Renters’ Rights Bill as they apply to providers of supported housing.
Topics Covered
- An overview of the Renters’ Rights Bill, in particular the abolition of ASTs and the proposed additional Grounds for Possession and the impact of these changes.
Speakers:
Donna McCarthy, Partner, Housing Management & Property Litigation
Donna is Head of Devonshires’ Housing Management and Property Litigation department.
She has over 30 years’ experience advising on all aspects of housing management law and practice, acting for Local Authorities, Registered Providers and private landlords in complex litigation, including matters in the higher Courts and judicial review actions. She has particular expertise in advising and representing clients on Human Rights, Public Law and Equality Act challenges and following her successes in the higher Court cases of London and Quadrant HT v Patrick [2019] EWHC 1263 (QB) and Forward v Aldwyck Housing Group [2019] EWCA Civ 1334 is particularly noted for her expertise in dealing with claims relating to compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Kerri Harrison, Senior Associate, Housing Management & Property Litigation
Kerri initially joined us as a Paralegal in the Housing Management department in 2011. She later completed her training contract at Devonshires before qualifying into the Housing Management Department where she provides advice and assistance to Registered Providers on a wide range of matters including a range of possession claims, unauthorised occupation, Anti-Social Behaviour and disrepair. Kerri has also worked with private landlords on various leasehold matters.
Shannon Morrison, Solicitor, Housing Management & Property Litigation
Prior to working at Devonshires, Shannon spent 18 months working as a Paralegal in between her LLB and LPC.
During her LLB, Shannon worked as a student advisor within the University Law Clinic, providing pro bono advice.
This webinar is part of the Renters’ Rights Series which has five sessions running from Tuesday 24 October 2024 to Monday 25 November 2024.
Click here to view the full Renters’ Rights Series.
