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 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…
Ensuring safe enforcement: the need for comprehensive bailiff risk information
The tragic murder of bailiff Jeff Blair – attacked while carrying out his duties in Shildon, County Durham on 10 March 2026, and later…
Forced entry in access injunctions: legal update re‑opens the door
After the County Court in Southern Housing v Emmanuel confirmed that forced access orders could not be granted, a new case has reached…
Disrepair & Housing Conditions Claims – ‘Your case is only as strong as your expert report’
Written by Baksh Nangla Expert reports can be a key factor in determining the strength of any case, particularly where there is alleged…
Back to basics: Notices Seeking Possession
Although Notice Seeking Possession (NOSP) forms are a longstanding and familiar part of housing management, we are increasingly seeing…