Daljit Singh Shina

I am a Director in the Housing department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. I am recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 2026 for my work in Social Housing (Tenant, London), and named as a Leading Associate.

I specialise in a broad range of publicly and privately funded housing matters. My practice includes possession proceedings, landlord and tenant disputes, eviction and applications to suspend warrants, housing disrepair claims, unlawful eviction and harassment cases, homelessness reviews and appeals, and judicial review. I have experience across the full spectrum of litigation, from small claims to complex multi-track matters, including cases reaching the Court of Appeal.

I regularly represent clients as an advocate in the County Court and have significant experience as a Court Duty Adviser, providing urgent assistance to individuals at risk of losing their homes.

I am committed to improving access to justice, particularly for vulnerable individuals facing housing insecurity. Alongside my legal practice, I have volunteered with organisations supporting rough sleepers and homeless individuals, including Crisis at Christmas, Help for Southall Street Homeless (HSSH), and SEVA UK. This experience informs my client-focused approach and ability to support those with complex needs.

I am dedicated to ensuring that all clients receive clear, practical advice and robust representation, regardless of their circumstances.

• LLB (Hons) - Queen Mary, University of London
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) - Kaplan Law School (London)

• Duncan Lewis Solicitors (June 2021 - Present)
• Polpitiya & Co Solicitors (March 2012 - May 2021)
• Admitted as a Solicitor (November 2017)

• "Daljit Singh Shina is exceptionally knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with!" - Legal 500 UK

• Rising Star - The Legal 500 UK (2024)
• Recommended Lawyer - The Legal 500 UK (2024 - 2023)

Court of Appeal

• Khan v Mehmood [2022] EWCA Civ 791 - Junior Solicitor - the Court of Appeal held that an award for general damages against a landlord who breaches a repairing covenant should be increased by 10%, thus upholding and confirming the principle as set out by the case Simmons v. Castle [2012] EWCA Civ 1039.


• Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited v TM [2021] EWCA Civ 1890 - Junior Solicitor - the Court of Appeal overturned the decision of the County Court and High Court to award an order for possession against a seriously disabled adult living in supported accommodation. The Court of Appeal’s decision addresses the question of retrospective compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in housing possession cases. In light of the Court of Appeal’s ruling, the order for possession was set aside, and the claim was dismissed.


• Huzrat v Hounslow LBC [2013] EWCA Civ 1865; [2014] HLR 17 - the Court of Appeal held that the duty enforced by section 11 of the Children Act 2004 to take account of the best interests of children applies to local housing authorities making homelessness decisions.

High Court

• Sharaky v Clearspring Ready Homes [2022] EWHC 2019 (QB) - Junior Solicitor - the High Court held that an accommodation provider could lawfully evict a former asylum seeker from accommodation that had been provided pursuant to arrangements with a local authority (Kent County Council) without needing to comply with the Protection from Eviction Act (1977) and obtain a possession order. A subsequent, and still ongoing, application to the European Court of Human Rights has been made to challenge the potential incompatibility between section 3A of the Protection from Eviction Act (1977) and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Right.


• R(P) v Thames Valley Police [2014] EWHC 1436 (Admin), CO/7905/2012 - Assisting Principle Solicitor - Successful judicial review to remove inappropriate, unsubstantiated, and confused information from a care support worker’s Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (ECRB) certificate (Non Housing).

• Football - I have volunteered as an assistant coach to children under 12 in Toronto (Canada), and have helped organise charity football events to raise money for the Bobby Moore Fund for Bowel Cancer and Children In Need.

• Duncan Lewis Solicitors Strengthens Leadership Team with Five Director Promotions (14 April 2026)
• In the Press: Landmark Section 21 Gas Safety Case Gains National Coverage (19 March 2026)
• Duncan Lewis acting for tenants in landmark Section 21 gas safety appeal before the Court of Appeal (11 March 2026)
• Duncan Lewis Housing Team Featured in Chronicle Law for Landmark Homelessness Judicial Review Case (18 December 2024)
• Court of Appeal to Rule on Landmark Homelessness Judicial Review Case (5 November 2024)
• Permanent accommodation secured for client following successful homelessness challenge (7 August 2024)
• Successful homelessness challenge for client facing unsuitable housing conditions (6 August 2024)
• Out Now: “This is Housing” podcast explores defending tenants in possession lists with Daniel Bacon (10 July 2024)
• Out Now: “This is Housing” Podcast joined by Special Guest to Examine the Renters Reform Bill (15 May 2024)
• Court of Appeal makes findings in significant homelessness case (3 May 2024)
• Special Bonus Episode of This Is Housing Legal Podcast Out Now! (16 February 2024)
• Homelessness: Does the Vulnerability Legal Criteria Require an Overhaul? (4 December 2023)
• Damages for repairing covenant breaches subject to the Simmons v. Castle 10% uplift, Court of Appeal holds in judgment on Khan v Mehmood EWCA Civ 791 (27 June 2022)
• Rare housing appeal could set a precedent for disrepair claims (22 March 2022)
• A Victory for the Public Sector Equality Duty - Court of Appeal Overturns Possession Order for Failure to Comply with PSED (10 January 2022)