Looking backwards to go forwards - Housing 2020 and 2021
Unsurprisingly, 2020 will be known as the year of COVID-19 and the lockdown, and in housing terms the 5-month possession stay will clearly dominate. There have also been non-pandemic developments however, not least in the courts’ treatment of the public sector equality duty in possession claims and homelessness appeals.
Looking ahead the abolition of section 21 is keenly awaited, planning reforms may impact on social housing builds, disrepair claim “farming” will no doubt continue apace.
About the speakers
Ranjit Bhose QC Ranjit has a varied practice, with particular specialisms in Local Government, Public Law and Judicial Review, Property, Housing, Licensing, Court of Protection, and Commercial Law. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Catherine Rowlands Catherine Rowlands has a practice which covers all aspects of public law, especially social housing, community care, and immigration, together with property and other civil litigation. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Andrew Lane Andy's practice focuses on social housing and property, and administrative and public law. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Ruchi Parekh Ruchi has a broad public law practice with particular expertise in planning, information, property and election law. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |