Our Housing Law Solicitors and Lawyers protect and preserve human rights, which often include rights beyond housing
Housing Law
It is more important than winning or losing, our talented team pride themselves in delivering the best possible outcome for every client.
Our Housing Law Services
Our Housing Law Solicitors consists of lawyers who are experts in a wide range of legal services, including:
Anti Social Behaviour
Allegations of anti social behaviour can divide communities and families. Frequently relied upon by social landlords to bring possession proceedings, if not defended they can result in the loss of your home.
Disrepair
Regardless of the type of tenancy you have, whether you signed an agreement or not, your landlord is likely to have to meet statutory obligations to remedy disrepair.
Homelessness
With council housing in such short supply, most council’s turn to the private sector to source accommodation for homeless applicants. Accommodation offered may be unsuitable for a number of reasons.
Defending Possession Claims
Obtaining early legal advice when you are aware that your landlord is seeking possession can prevent proceedings being issued. If proceedings are issued, there are strict time limits for filing a defence. Whether the ground for possession is rent arrears, breach of tenancy, criminal conviction or anti social behaviour, our team has a wealth of experience in successfully defending possession proceedings brought on both mandatory and discretionary grounds.
Landlord Advice
Deciding on the period of the tenancy, break clauses, how the deposit will be protected and who will manage the property are all essential considerations, whether you have a single property to let or a large property investment portfolio.
Expert Housing Law Solicitors
At GT Stewart, we understand that housing law can be complex, and we are committed to providing expert legal advice and representation tailored to your needs. Whether you are facing eviction, housing disrepair issues, or need support with rent arrears or homelessness, our team is here to help you navigate the system with confidence.
We represent tenants, landlords, and housing associations, offering practical solutions to all housing law matters. Our dedicated team of solicitors is highly experienced and passionate about advocating for your rights.
Experienced Housing Law Lawyers
Our team of experienced Housing Law Solicitors brings years of expertise to every case, ensuring that you receive the highest level of legal support. From complex eviction proceedings to disputes over tenant rights, we provide clear and strategic advice tailored to your situation.
We understand that housing issues can be stressful and disruptive, and we work diligently to protect your interests, whether you're a tenant seeking to defend your home or a landlord needing guidance on tenancy agreements. Our lawyers are dedicated to delivering results, and we pride ourselves on offering practical solutions in a challenging area of law.
Housing Law
Striving to change the law to remedy discrimination and inequality, our mission is to challenge unlawful actions wherever they arise, in homelessness, possession claims and private sector housing.
Our Housing Law Solicitors believe that having a safe and secure home is a fundamental basic right which, if threatened, can negatively impact on all other aspects of a person’s life, such as their health, relationships, education and livelihood. Our Housing Law Solicitors will passionately fight your case and have a reputation for working relentlessly in the pursuit of justice.
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Funding your case
Will advise you as to the funding available to you including:
Legal aid
Private
Conditional Fee Agreement
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Bell, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Lambeth [2022] EWHC 2008 (Admin) - An Elkundi-style challenge which obtained a mandatory order against the local authority to find Ms Bell and her disabled children suitable accommodation within 12 weeks of the order. Reported in: [1] Local Government Lawyer; [2] Nearly Legal
Laidley v Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (2024) EWHC 2611 (Ch) - Appeal to the High Court on questions of (i) whether the advice of an Equality Act assessor sitting with the judge needs to be given in open court and (ii) whether the court must set out the role of the assessor, which was dismissed. Permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal is sought. Reported in [1] Nearly Legal
Hajan v Mayor & Burgesses of the London Borough of Brent (2024) EWCA Civ 1260 - Court of Appeal case on the whether it is possible to vary a possession claim to include a mandatory ground for serious Anti-Social Behaviour after proceedings have been issued. Reported in [1] Nearly Legal, inter alia
Montano, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Lambeth (2024) EWHC 249 (Admin) - Successful judicial review regarding the council’s powers of discretion in their housing allocation scheme. It was determined that the council did have the powers to backdate the start date of housing waiting list accounts, and therefore they needed to consider this discretion. Reported in: [1] Nearly Legal
Minott v Cambridge City Council (2022) EWCA Civ 159 - Court of Appeal decision on whether a local authority should accept a second homelessness application where the applicant had resisted eviction from his temporary accommodation for sufficient time to give him ‘local connection’. It was decided this new fact was ‘more than trivial or fanciful’. Reported in: [1] Nearly Legal
SR v Lambeth London Borough Council, County Court at Central London, 21st October 2021 (unreported) - A successful s.204 Housing Act 1996 appeal against a ‘no priority need’ decision by the local authority, in which the review officer had preferred the evidence of an arms-length expert assessment over other in-person assessments without due justification, as well as failure to comply with s.149 Equality Act 2010. Reported in: [1] Nearly Legal
Lewisham v Malcolm ( House of Lords ) 2008 - the outcome of this case was directly responsible for the introduction of new legislation brought about by the Equality Act 2010, in particular s15 EA 2010
Paragon v Neville (https://cornerstonebarristers.com/news/significant-court-appeal-decision-concerning-equality-act-2010-proportionality-warrant-suspension-applications/) currently seeking leave to appeal in the House of Lords
Raza v Karim (https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/crime/landlady-ordered-to-pay-12-000-to-tenant-1-8511651) in which the landlady was ordered to pay our client £12,000 in damages
Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited v MA (reported in Legal Action May 2018) in which a suspended possession order was made after the judge ruled that the literal construction of the tenancy agreement should be relied on and that if alternative statutory grounds were to be relied upon, the tenancy agreement should be included to include this expressly.
Why choose GT Stewart?
Our team consists of experienced and compassionate lawyers, recognised for their expertise in Housing Law. The firm is ranked in the Legal 500, and several of our housing lawyers are highly ranked in Chambers and Partners. We have also received multiple nominations for awards in recognition of our achievements, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Our lawyers are dedicated to pushing the boundaries to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Our Expert Lawyers are ready to Help
GT Stewart has established itself as a leading firm in the UK, specialising in both private cases and also Legal Aid work.
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Our Tenacity Results in Success
We represented our client in a successful appeal to set aside a possession order brought by her housing association landlord.
By | Mar 17, 2026
We represented our client in possession proceedings for the tenant, homelessness, judicial review and surrender of tenancy.
By | Feb 10, 2026
Our Housing team contributed to the new report: “It’s like torture: Life in Temporary Accommodation for neurodivergent children...
By | Jan 27, 2026
Client Testimonials
“I’m very happy with McGrath & co solicitors (part of GT Stewart) excellent, professional service. I’m satisfied about my case. Thank you so much Mr Dirghayu Patel and Alisha Lumsden.”
“Fantastic service from Dirghayu Patel regarding my housing situation with the council. Highly recommend this firm.”
“Excellent local firm. I have had nothing but top notch service. Sarah Mossop has handled 3 of my claims with success. I can’t rate her enough!”
“Excellent 5-star service! The solicitor, Sarah, was very helpful — she explained everything clearly in advance and kept me informed at all times. Many thanks!”
“I can’t recommend Sarah Mossop at GT Stewart Solicitors highly enough. From start to finish, Sarah was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout my housing disrepair case. She explained everything clearly, kept me updated at every stage, and made what could have been a stressful process feel straightforward and manageable. Her attention to detail and genuine care for my situation really stood out — she went above and beyond to make sure my landlord took responsibility and the repairs were properly addressed. Thanks to Sarah’s hard work, I finally have my home back in good condition and peace of mind restored. I would wholeheartedly recommend her and the team at GT Stewart Solicitors for their professionalism and dedication to their clients.”