Abbie Rathbone
Abbie helps social housing providers and landlords defend housing disrepair claims, reduce litigation risk and achieve cost effective solutions.
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Increased court fees coming into force on 13 July 2026
The Ministry of Justice has announced increases to a number of County Court fees, expected to take effect from 13 July 2026, subject to…
Leah Aldred
Leah specialises in housing and anti-social behaviour related issues.
“Everyone’s home is their castle” – forced access – does the court have a right to grant it?
Social housing practitioners have seen a number of cases recently regarding the Court’s ability to grant forced access clauses in…
Moving faster: high court enforcement in social housing
With court delays continuing to rise, High Court enforcement is becoming an increasingly relevant, and frequently discussed, option for…
When participation is at risk: supporting vulnerable witnesses and securing the best evidence
When dealing with reports of anti-social behaviour, landlords often encounter witnesses who are either too fearful to be named in a…
When is enough really enough?
I accept custody must be reserved for the most serious offences, but when is enough really enough? I was representing the Claimant at a…
Possession Claims – new Court forms as of 1 May 2026
With some parts of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 coming into force today (1 May 2026), the Court Service has updated the following Court…
A new online platform for possession claims – will it solve the problems?
Since 2016, when an overhaul of their systems was first announced, there have been pledges from HM Courts & Tribunal Service that the…
Drawing the line: Civil Restraint Orders in social housing
Civil Restraint Orders (CROs) are not something housing providers encounter every day, but when litigation becomes repetitive and…
New Requirement for Landlords in the Private Rented Sector – Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026
Landlords in the private rented sector are now required to give their tenants a Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 before 31 May…