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Housing conditions claims and allocation

Housing conditions claims and allocation

Another allocation appeal success reinforces the correct approach in housing conditions claims, writes Craig Leigh.

June 03, 2026

Housing conditions claims and allocation

News

High Court restructure to introduce new Business and Property Division

June 02, 2026

Supreme Court overrules Cheshire West judgment on deprivations of liberty and valid consent

June 02, 2026

Suffolk becomes latest council to issue pre-action letter over reorganisation

June 02, 2026

Council names 10 chambers to barristers framework

Jun 01, 2026

High Court grants claimant permission for judicial review over 2023 council meeting question ban

May 29, 2026

High Court to hear judicial review challenge next week over library closure plans

May 28, 2026

Legal challenge over decision on reorganisation “would fail”, council told

May 28, 2026

Supreme Court to rule next week on deprivations of liberty and valid consent

May 27, 2026

High Court Judge raises concerns over litigants in person, AI-generated arguments and “substantial and increasing” workload of public law cases

May 20, 2026

Bar Standards Board publishes new AI guidance

May 20, 2026

CPR Committee consults on allowing judges to decide small claims without a hearing

May 19, 2026

LGA seeks clarity on legal privilege and criminal offences in duty of candour bill

May 18, 2026

London borough secures High Court injunction against scrap metal site

May 18, 2026

Essex Reform UK leader says legal action against reorganisation will be first act in office

May 14, 2026

Upper Tribunal allows appeal over ability to give evidence by video link in housing management case

May 14, 2026

High Court dismisses contempt of court application under ‘persons unknown’ injunction as defendant was known to quarry operator

May 13, 2026

Law Society supports disclosure obligations for AI use in court documents

May 13, 2026

Public Services Ombudsman for Wales and Enforcement Conduct Board agree memorandum of understanding over complaints handling

May 12, 2026

Welsh council secures £730k fine against major supermarket chain for hygiene offences

May 12, 2026

Judiciary considers simplifying Business and Property Courts disclosure regime

May 11, 2026

Supreme Court to hear appeal by council over Low Traffic Neighbourhood removal ruling

May 07, 2026

Litigation involving public sector bodies saw 48% increase in 2025: research

May 07, 2026

Routine judicial decision-making “will be informed or directed by machines", Master of the Rolls says

May 06, 2026

Handling of housing disrepair in spotlight as regulator reviews claims management market

May 06, 2026

High Court refuses application to lift automatic suspension under Procurement Act 2023

May 06, 2026

City of London Corporation officers’ report recommends keeping trans-inclusive policy for swimming ponds

May 05, 2026

Justice largely on “sidelines” of English devolution debate, report warns

May 05, 2026

Administrative Court proceedings set to be broadcast from early 2027

May 05, 2026

High Court to hear legal challenge to council tax reduction scheme brought by disabled Somerset resident

Apr 30, 2026

High Court considers application by foster parents for injunction pursuant to Human Rights Act to prevent council from removing children from their care

Apr 29, 2026

Chancellor warns AI use could put legal professional privilege at risk

Apr 24, 2026

Campaign group secures permission to advance all grounds in judicial review of Wales pylons scheme

Apr 17, 2026

Forestry Commission secures record fine for illegal tree felling

Apr 16, 2026

HMCTS to pilot AI transcription service for court records

Apr 15, 2026

Law Society issues practice note on conduct of litigation following Mazur appeal

Apr 13, 2026

Failure to serve sealed claim in compliance with rules “fatal” to planning statutory review claim, judge rules

Apr 09, 2026

Selection commission launched to find next President of UK Supreme Court

Apr 01, 2026

Mazur overturned at Court of Appeal

Mar 31, 2026

Council withdraws motorcycle parking charges policy after judicial review challenge

Mar 30, 2026

Union seeks permission to appeal from Supreme Court in dispute over judicial reviews and costs

Mar 26, 2026

New court model to “bolster coordination” between family court and agencies such as councils and police when dealing with allegations of domestic abuse

Mar 18, 2026

Court of Appeal grants permission for judicial review over admission to swim at Hampstead Ponds

Mar 18, 2026

Court of Appeal rules on whether s.289 appeals are "first appeals" or "second appeals"

Mar 12, 2026

Features

Transparency and open justice in the Court of Protection

Transparency and open justice in the Court of Protection

May 29, 2026

The Court of Appeal has said no to routinely disclosing position statements. Avaia Williams sets out the key takeaways from an important ruling.

Judicial review of sports governing bodies

Judicial review of sports governing bodies

May 27, 2026

George McLellan, Jack Trevella and Oliver Dickie consider whether sports governing bodies should be amenable to judicial review.

AI use and the hidden risk to legal privilege

AI use and the hidden risk to legal privilege

May 27, 2026

Chloe McQuillan explores how the everyday use of generative AI tools can create an unexpected and serious risk of waiving legal professional privilege.

Deflecting various arguments in highways matters

Deflecting various arguments in highways matters

May 13, 2026

Claimants will often introduce a variety of arguments in an attempt to persuade the Court that a Defendant Local Authority has breached Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. Tom Danter looks at the lessons from a recent case.

The (further) perils of failing to comply with service requirements

The (further) perils of failing to comply with service requirements

May 13, 2026

The meaning and application of “freedom of speech” within the law

The meaning and application of “freedom of speech” within the law

Apr 30, 2026

Drawing the line: Civil Restraint Orders in social housing

Drawing the line: Civil Restraint Orders in social housing

Apr 24, 2026

Companies House Reform: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

Companies House Reform: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

Apr 16, 2026

New Regulations for the Use of AI in Court Documents?

New Regulations for the Use of AI in Court Documents?

Apr 16, 2026

Expert evidence in children proceedings: principles for practice and better outcomes

Apr 16, 2026

Defective but not fatal

Mar 31, 2026

The lawfulness of emailing licensing decision notices

Mar 26, 2026

Sentencing guidelines for HSE offences and public bodies

Mar 26, 2026

The Supreme Court on termination of JCT contracts

Mar 20, 2026

Chickens, Fish and Lobsters - how are they protected?

Mar 16, 2026

Impecuniosity and other issues in credit hire claims

Mar 12, 2026

Court documents and AI

Feb 25, 2026

Obvious risks: the beautiful game

Feb 18, 2026

Judicial review: prematurity, standing and the correct forum

Feb 13, 2026

Schools, grass banks and the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957

Feb 11, 2026

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Family Courts

Feb 06, 2026

Housing case alert - January 2026

Feb 04, 2026

Non-party access to documents used in civil court proceedings

Jan 28, 2026

Do we have a right to a jury trial in the UK?

Jan 27, 2026

Webinars

Chickens, Fish and Lobsters - how are they protected?

42 Bedford Row provide an analysis of legal protections on particular species and case law in the area.

Defending Age Assessment Challenges: A Guide for Local Authorities

A Lawyer’s Toolkit for Unfair Prejudice Petitions: From Pre-Action to Trial

TOLATA Update 2024

Financial Remedies Update 2024

Public Law Update

Private Law Update 2024

Jobs

Peterborough May 26 SLCL (2)

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Pathfinder May 26 SLL (2)

Pathfinder May 26 SLMR (2)

Birmingham May 26 PA HC

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Lincolnshire June 26 SL

Westmorland May 26 SL LP (2)

Biborough May 26 CLS (2)

Camden Oct 25 HL

Birmingham May 26 PA CL (2)

Head of Strategic Litigation

£51,458 - £56,875 per annum

Head of the Police National Legal Database (PNLD)

£70,575 - £75,180 per annum

IRM Legal Advisor (Casual)

£37.50 per hour

Principal Solicitor

£62,522 - £71,895 per annum

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