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Housing Law Handbook: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition

Housing Law Handbook: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition

Author: Stephen Cottle; Liz Davies; Adrian Berry; John Beckley; Desmond Rutledge; Marina Sergides; Adrian Marshall Williams
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781784461430

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781853286841
Published In: August 2020
Format: Paperback , 416 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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The Housing Law Handbook is a first port of call for lawyers and advisors dealing with housing as well as professionals in the social housing sector. It provides information in a concise and manageable form to guide the reader through the minefield of different legislative regimes governing housing law.

This practical guide covers defending possession claims, obtaining remedies concerning housing conditions and unlawful eviction, homelessness, allocations and those not eligible for housing under the Housing Acts and migrants’ access to housing. This new edition includes all significant changes to the law since the last edition, so you can advise your client with confidence:

new legislation on Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Law, March 2019
comprehensive guide to possession proceedings, covering all types of tenancies and occupation rights, including mortgage repossessions, an overview of housing benefit and rent arrears
an explanation of the law governing housing conditions, and new legislation governing contractual remedies, fire safety precautions, licensing of HMO’s, unlawful evictions and criminal penalties for sub-letting
a detailed account of homelessness rights, duties and powers and an explanation of the rules governing the allocation of social housing, including new provisions e.g. social housing fraud and new sections as the new (2013) law requires, and
an explanation of the law where the immigration status of the person seeking accommodation precludes or restricts the provision of accommodation by a local housing authority but permits provision by a public authority under other legislation

It also explains other routes into housing under the National Health Service Act 2006, Mental Health Act 1983, and Children Act 1989.

This concise guide includes checklists, further reading lists and end of chapter action points. It outlines procedures covering “which court for what” distinguishing the jurisdiction for Tribunal work, county court claims and Administrative Court JRs.

1. Homelessness;
2. Allocation of Social Housing;
3.Housing Outside of Parts 6 and 7 of the Housing Act 1996;
4. Hazardous Housing Conditions and Disrepair;
5. Anti-social Behaviour;
6. Possession Proceedings;
7. Housing Benefit and Possession Proceedings Based on Rent Arrears;
8. Mortgage repossessions;
9. Procedure in Possession Claims;
10. The Possession Order and Afterwards.

Stephen Cottle is a practitioner at Garden Court Chambers. He has built up substantial experience of over twenty years in housing, administrative law, housing related personal injury, mobile homes and mortgage possessions. Stephen has appeared in numerous reported cases including several landmark decisions in the Court of Appeal, House of Lords and represented in McCann v UK.

The authors are all practising barristers at Garden Court Chambers.

"I have no doubt that the Housing Law Handbook will become a favourite of many practitioners for years to come."

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