Location: Ashworth Centre, The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London WC2A 3TL
Fee: £99.00
CPD points: 5 CPD Hr(s)
Five Paper's team of Social Housing barristers presents a one-day conference for housing lawyers working with local authorities, RPs and in private practice.
The conference will address a number of current issues facing housing lawyers and an update of recent developments in housing law.
The day will feature seminars and workshops, led by members of Five Paper's Property Division, in which delegates will discuss the practical application of the law in small groups.
Programme
9:00 Registration and refreshments
9:50
Introduction and Welcome to Conference
Presented by David Portch, Nicholas Grundy KC, Stephen Evans and Michael Mullin.
10:00
The knotty problem of Alternative Dispute Resolution – Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil
Presented by Elizabeth England, Tiernan Fitzgibbon & Special Guest Star Katrina Robinson MBE of Capsticks.
A detailed analysis of this significant case on the implications of a failure to engage in ADR and the Court’s powers to compel parties to settle out of court.
11:25
Workshop 1 - choose between:
Renters Reform Bill, where are we now?
Presented by Gillian Christopher-Chambers, Ben Leb & Joseph Mahon.
An update from the team on the current status of this important piece of proposed legislation.
or
Moving in the right Direction – best practice in drafting directions for social housing claims
Presented by Sean Pettit, Angela Hall & Sam Phillips
Hints, tips and best practice on drafting case management orders in a variety of social housing claims.
or
Dealing with the Farmers – Defence strategy for EPA Prosecutions
Presented by Michael Mullin, Millie Polimac & Felix Gibson
How to defeat EPA prosecutions and win wasted costs applications against claim farmers.
13:45
Workshop 2 - choose between:
Homelessness Update – this year’s Court of Appeal decisions
Presented by Tina Conlan, Jennifer Moate & Scarlet Taylor-Waller
An in depth look back at the most significant decisions from the Court of Appeal relating to homelessness.
or
My Cup Runneth Over – cascades of liability update and The Building Safety Act Part IV – Higher Risk Buildings
Presented by Stephen Evans, Ben Maltz & Sonia Rai
An update on the latest cases brought under the Building Safety Act 2022 and a closer look at Part IV on Higher Risk Buildings.
or
Sweet Surrender – Surrender by operation of law and the circumstances in which a new tenancy can be inferred from conduct
Presented by Sean Pettit, Victoria Osler, Dan Crehan & Serena Lee.
A discussion of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Rahimi v City Of Westminster Council on surrender by operation of law and the circumstances in which a tenancy can be inferred from conduct.
15:20
Tanks and Lawns - The Ombudsman making their presence felt
Presented by Nicholas Grundy KC, Simon Strelitz & Special Guest Star Donna McCarthy of Devonshires.
The panel considers the approach being taken by the Housing Ombudsman and best practice on dealing with complaints made to them.
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Booking information
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Date | 24-05-2024 |
Cost (ex VAT) | £99 |
Location | London |