With the introduction of of the new grounds of possession looming – 1 May 2026 – we are very pleased to bring you as a seasonal gift this guest post by Nick Bano, barrister, and Jamie McGowan, pupil, of Garden
Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment, published by Nearly Legal, focuses on developments and commentary in housing law, including tenant rights, landlord obligations, possession proceedings, and housing conditions. The blog covers legislative changes such as the Renters’ Rights Act, enforcement mechanisms like rent repayment orders, and judicial decisions affecting housing law practice. It also discusses practical challenges in the civil justice system related to housing disputes, strategic litigation, and policy issues impacting housing law practitioners and tenants. Additionally, the blog shares job opportunities and sector news relevant to housing law professionals.
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Job ad – London
Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE)
Senior Legal Advisor
£48k (23 month fixed term contract with possibility of perm)
Deadline 17th December 2025
To express interest, please email dlangton@lawabsolute.com
Role Outline
This is a new role within LEASE, and an opportunity for…
Two smallish rants…
It has been one of those days, where a couple of things caused gnashing of teeth at the state of the world, or at least that (smallish) bit of it that involves the practice of housing law. So, I am…
Denial of a right to a fair hearing (and a questionable injunction against a tenant under s.9A LTA 1985)
Batt, R (On the Application Of) v The County Court at Central London (2025) EWHC 3071 (Admin)
This was quite a remarkable (and successful) judicial review of a decision of HHJ Gerald to refuse permission to appeal on four grounds…
Job ads – Dorset, City of London/Nationwide
Shelter
Location: Covering our Dorset service – This can be a hybrid role based on service demands
Salary: Grade 6 – £43,338 per annum
Full time: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11.30 pm
Join Shelter…
Gas Safety Certificate and section 21 ping-pong
I have a huge backlog of cases to write up, but for various reasons, currently have neither the time nor the energy to do so (gestures at life generally). So I am very grateful to Georgie Rea of Garden Court…
When can a section 21 end?
No, this is nothing to do with 30 April or 31 July 2026…
Paragon Asra Housing v Rainford, County Court at Leicester, 25 October 2025 (copy of Judgment here)
This was a County Court appeal of a first…
Job ads – Hatton Garden/Nottingham, Sheffield, and National
Metropolitan Thames Valley
Head of Legal Services
Location: Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8JS or Nottingham, NG9 1LA with travel to London required
Salary Banding: London £85,294 – £89,783 – Nottingham £76,765 – £80,805
12-month fixed term interim role – 37.5hr week…