Home Truths - Dissecting Section 16J: Criminal Confusion in the Renters’ Rights Bill - 42 Bedford Row
Landlords, brace yourselves! Section 16J of the Renters’ Rights Bill could land you in criminal trouble for relying on shaky eviction grounds—but its sloppy drafting leaves huge questions unanswered.
What counts as “reliance”, “knowledge”, “recklessness” and “tenant surrender”?
Are there any potential loopholes to save you?
Tune in below, as Michael Grant and Angela Piears navigate this legal minefield, exposing major drafting errors and undefined terms.
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About the speakers
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Angela Piears Angela is an experienced member of the 42BR Barristers Housing and Business & Property teams. Angela is a popular advocate and highly regarded for clear, straightforward advice, unwavering commitment, and achieving good results. She is valued for gaining the trust and confidence of those instructing her. |
Michael Grant Michael specialises purely in Chancery and Property Litigation (residential and commercial), and regularly appears in the County Court, High Court and FTT. Being a former solicitor specialising in property litigation, he has experience spanning the breadth of both professions, which clients find to be invaluable not only in the pre-litigation stage but in the run up to trial. |
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