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“Everyone’s home is their castle” – forced access – does the court have a right to grant it?

“Everyone’s home is their castle” – forced access – does the court have a right to grant it?
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Housing management

Social housing practitioners have seen a number of cases recently regarding the Court’s ability to grant forced access clauses in…

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Moving faster: high court enforcement in social housing

Moving faster: high court enforcement in social housing
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Housing management

With court delays continuing to rise, High Court enforcement is becoming an increasingly relevant, and frequently discussed, option for…

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When participation is at risk: supporting vulnerable witnesses and securing the best evidence

When participation is at risk: supporting vulnerable witnesses and securing the best evidence
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Housing management

When dealing with reports of anti-social behaviour, landlords often encounter witnesses who are either too fearful to be named in a…

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When is enough really enough?

When is enough really enough?
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Housing management

I accept custody must be reserved for the most serious offences, but when is enough really enough? I was representing the Claimant at a…

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Possession Claims – new Court forms as of 1 May 2026

Possession Claims – new Court forms as of 1 May 2026
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Housing management

With some parts of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 coming into force today (1 May 2026), the Court Service has updated the following Court…

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

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…

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Drawing the line: Civil Restraint Orders in social housing

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…

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

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…

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Ensuring safe enforcement: the need for comprehensive bailiff risk information

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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