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A new online platform for possession claims – will it solve the problems?

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Housing management

Since 2016, when an overhaul of their systems was first announced, there have been pledges from HM Courts & Tribunal Service that the…

17 April 2026

Written by

Alexandra Loxton

Drawing the line: Civil Restraint Orders in social housing

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Housing management

Civil Restraint Orders (CROs) are not something housing providers encounter every day, but when litigation becomes repetitive and…

15 April 2026

Written by

Emily Hope

New Requirement for Landlords in the Private Rented Sector – Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026

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Housing management

Landlords in the private rented sector are now required to give their tenants a Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 before 31 May…

24 March 2026

Written by

Gabrielle Roberts

Ensuring safe enforcement: the need for comprehensive bailiff risk information

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Housing management

The tragic murder of bailiff Jeff Blair – attacked while carrying out his duties in Shildon, County Durham on 10 March 2026, and later…

20 March 2026

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Emily Hope

Forced entry in access injunctions: legal update re‑opens the door

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Housing management

After the County Court in Southern Housing v Emmanuel confirmed that forced access orders could not be granted, a new case has reached…

13 March 2026

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Emily Hope

Disrepair & Housing Conditions Claims – ‘Your case is only as strong as your expert report’

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Housing management

Written by Baksh Nangla Expert reports can be a key factor in determining the strength of any case, particularly where there is alleged…

26 February 2026

Back to basics: Notices Seeking Possession

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Housing management

Although Notice Seeking Possession (NOSP) forms are a longstanding and familiar part of housing management, we are increasingly seeing…

24 February 2026

Written by

Emily Hope

Clarke Willmott appointed to multi-million pound framework

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Housing management

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been appointed to a multi-million pound framework agreement by Torus, the North West’s largest affordable housing provider.

19 February 2026

Written by

Lynn James

From closure to keys back: Ground 7A mandatory possession

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Housing management

Closure orders can be an effective way to deal with serious and persistent anti‑social behaviour in social housing. They provide swift…

6 February 2026

Written by

Emily Hope

Certificate of Service gets an update: Don’t be caught out

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Housing management

The Certificate of Service (Form N215) is a key court form used to confirm that legal documents have been served on the relevant party….

29 January 2026

Written by

Chloe Siniara

Behind the bench: Insights from Judicial Shadowing

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Housing management

This week, I had the privilege of shadowing a District Judge for a day – and it felt like a real full circle moment. I was back in the…

23 January 2026

Written by

Emily Hope

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