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I specialise in housing management and have over 20 years' experience in social housing, acting for registered providers and landlords (specifically social landlords/housing associations). My work comprises a mix of advising on contentious landlord and tenant matters across all forms of tenure, including secure and assured tenancies and leases. I also conduct litigation involving issues such as disrepair, possession, subletting and nuisance from the first stages, through to completion. I have a great deal of experience in drafting tenancy agreements, leases, notices and other contractual and statutory documents within the ambit of landlord and tenant law.
I have worked closely with many social landlords and local authorities for over 20 years and, as such, I have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the pressures and concerns facing social landlords in increasingly competitive and difficult times. I put this knowledge to good use on behalf of my clients, working collaboratively with them to ensure effective management of their housing stock and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
I help landlords navigate complex housing disrepair cases by providing clear guidance on their legal obligations and rights. My role involves negotiating solutions to issues before they escalate and ensuring compliance with housing regulations.
He is a great litigator who is always looking to find best solution for the client and doesn't just want to argue the law for the sake of it.
Seminars and Training
I have over 20 years' experience of delivering training to clients on landlord and tenant-related issues, both in-house and externally. I have spoken at events organised by the CIH, Housing Quality Network, and Understanding Modern Government and have given bespoke training to clients at their offices and at larger venues.
Neil is very pragmatic and I trust his judgement.
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- Ward –v- 1066 Housing Association – I acted for 1066 HA in this case regarding the requirements for the making of a possession order where alternative accommodation had been made to the tenant by 1066.
- (1) Hyams (2) Anderson –v- Wilfrid East London Housing Co-Operative– I acted for the Housing Co-Operative in this important case regarding the construction of leases and liability for service charges upon the exercise of the Right to Buy.
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Awaab's Law Consultation – Strict times to investigate and resolve...
23/01/2024
Ensure you have your say by 5 March 2024
Case Summary: Re AB [2020] EWCOP 47
02/11/2020
Know the facts: Homes (Fitness for Habitation) Act
18/03/2019
Act amendments to come into force on 20 March 2019
The challenges of mixed tenure estates
23/10/2017
Social Housing: Government Promises Green Paper
22/09/2017
Right to Buy and rent levels are now critical issues for housing associations
Neil provides a very responsive and effective service.