Social housing providers are obliged to pay particular regard to the needs of disabled tenants. However, as a guideline High Court ruling showed, that is not a trump card which can be used automatically to defeat attempts to evict nuisance neighbours. The case concerned a
Social housing tenants who believe their accommodation is unsuitable for them often hit a brick wall when they complain to their landlords. However, as a Court of Appeal decision showed, legal advice can open the door to a better quality of life. The case concerned
The modern phenomenon known as ‘cuckooing’ – whereby drug dealers set up shop in the homes of vulnerable householders – poses an increasing problem for social housing providers. However, as a High Court case showed, judges are willing and able to take firm action to protect the
An Englishman’s home is his castle and, depending on the terms of their leases, that applies to tenants as well as freeholders. However, in an instructive ruling, the High Court has decided that a social housing landlord was entitled to access a sheltered flat in
Social landlords sadly often have to evict nuisance tenants – but what are the correct procedural steps that have to be taken if they are disabled within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010? The Court of Appeal addressed that issue in a case that raised
With the assistance of the courts, social housing providers are sadly used to dealing firmly with nuisance tenants so that others can live in peace. In one case, a woman who repeatedly battered her neighbours’ ears with foul-mouthed tirades, despite being ordered to desist, came
In the recent economic environment, many tenants will be seeking to vacate premises, reduce the size of their premises or renegotiate their leases, so times are tough for landlords. Furthermore, tenants who were good tenants or who seemed financially strong may now be a less
