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Council house with garden secured for vulnerable family

Our client is a single mother from Eritrea who does not speak English. On 21 May 2024, a London local authority made her an offer of private rented sector accommodation in a small town in Leicestershire, some 100 miles from her home.

By |2025-02-20T13:30:17+00:00February 20th, 2025|Housing Law, Latest Successes|

Workshop for parents in temporary accommodation

Our client is a single mother from Eritrea who does not speak English. On 21 May 2024, a London local authority made her an offer of private rented sector accommodation in a small town in Leicestershire, some 100 miles from her home.

By |2024-12-31T13:39:11+00:00December 27th, 2024|Housing Law, News|

Successful suitability review of Private Rented Sector Offer

Our client is a single mother from Eritrea who does not speak English. On 21 May 2024, a London local authority made her an offer of private rented sector accommodation in a small town in Leicestershire, some 100 miles from her home.

By |2025-02-11T15:02:18+00:00November 14th, 2024|Housing Law, Latest Successes|

Successful Outcome For Vulnerable Client Who Wrongfully Accrued Rent Arrears

In June this year, we were approached by Ms X who sought our advice after her social housing landlord issued possession proceedings against her on the basis of rent arrears.

By |2025-02-11T15:01:30+00:00October 28th, 2024|Housing Law, Latest Successes|

Public Law Challenge to Misapplication of Wheelchair Adapted Accommodation Policy

The client is a mother of two children and requires the use of a wheelchair. She resides in temporary accommodation provided in pursuant of a council’s main housing duty. The property is located out of borough.

By |2025-02-12T08:48:02+00:00October 8th, 2024|Housing Law, Latest Successes|

Private Tenant found to be an Assured Tenant and wins Housing Security

CJ moved into a private-rented sector property as a tenant in 1991 and paid a deposit. Ownership of the property changed and her subsequent landlord requested a further deposit which CJ paid.

By |2025-02-12T08:48:50+00:00September 20th, 2024|Housing Law, Latest Successes|