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From thought leadership pieces to basic training resources, our lawyers regularly produce leaflets, briefings, newsletters and brochures. Our aim is to help keep our clients ahead of the curve.
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Article 8: long residence unlikely to give rise to a defence
On the 1 November 2016 the Court of Appeal considered the case of Holley v Hillingdon LBC. Mr Holley continued to occupy a property owned by the local authority following the death of the tenant, his grandfather, who had previously succeeded to the tenancy.
Permission needed before issuing warrant for possession
It is common practice for a landlord to enforce a suspended possession order following a breach of the terms of that order simply by sending a Form N325 Warrant Request to court with the appropriate fee. However, the procedure for applying for a warrant for possession has come under scrutiny from the Court of Appeal.
Devonshires welcomes 8 new trainees
We are pleased to announce the arrival of 8 new trainees to our team at Devonshires.
Is Brexit the Construction Industry’s most widespread termination?
On 23 June 2016, Britain voted to leave the European Union (EU) in an historic vote. The legal implications of ‘Brexit’ are potentially significant but hinge on the specific mechanics of the exit, and the future model Britain’s relationship with the EU may take.
Could Brexit be an opportunity for the social housing sector?
Last week we attended the CIH Housing 2016 conference which had a very significant addition to its agenda – Brexit.
Brexit: The Implications for Public Procurement in the UK
All public procurement procedures applied in member states are governed by EU procurement laws and principles which aim to promote fair competition between EU businesses in securing public sector contracts in EU countries.
Leasehold Management Brief
In this edition service charges play a prominent part.