NEWS
January 18, 2021
Judge dismisses application for interim relief for homeless asylum seeker after breach of duty of candour
A Deputy High Court judge has dismissed an application for interim relief in the form of suitable accommodation submitted on behalf of a street homeless former asylum seeker, both on the merits and because of the claimant’s breach of the duty of candour.
January 15, 2021
Age assessments 2020: a year in review
Donnchadh Greene provides an overview of some of the key legal cases in 2020 concerning age assessments and support for those whose age is disputed.
January 14, 2021
London borough left homeless family in B&B for too long: Ombudsman
Two London schoolchildren were left in bed and breakfast accommodation for too long by Redbridge Council, according to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
January 14, 2021
Ombudsman criticises council for failure to consider relaxing local connection criterion for domestic abuse victim
A London council failed to consider the exceptional circumstances of a victim of domestic abuse when assessing her housing needs, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.
Jan 14, 2021
Developer loses Court of Appeal battle over whether 'tilted balance' applied to 50-home scheme
Jan 14, 2021
Judge rejects legal challenge to planning permission for ‘extra care’ residential development
Jan 13, 2021
Trowers advises social landlord on selection of JV partner for major Tower Hamlets regeneration
Jan 08, 2021
Ministry extends ban on bailiff-enforced evictions until 22 February - save for "most egregious" cases
Jan 05, 2021
Deputy High Court judge criticises council over handling of judicial review challenge to housing allocation scheme
Jan 05, 2021
Ministers insist work of courts and tribunals must continue either remotely or in person during fresh lockdown
Jan 05, 2021
Council defeats appeal over ruling that it did not breach public sector equality duty in possession case
Jan 05, 2021