Duncan Lewis Housing Team Featured in Chronicle Law for Landmark Homelessness Judicial Review Case (18 December 2024)

Our Housing Litigation team has been featured in Chronicle Law for their involvement in a significant judicial review case, challenging a Council's decision to refuse a fresh homelessness application from our client, raising critical questions regarding the interpretation of "new facts" in homelessness applications.

Specifically, the case examines whether an expert report can qualify as a “new fact” entitling an applicant to submit a fresh application, and whether a local authority can lawfully reject such an application if the new facts could or should have been presented earlier.

With no existing legal authority on this key issue, the outcome could have far-reaching implications for homelessness applications nationwide. This recognition highlights the critical work of our Housing team in shaping housing law and advocating for vulnerable individuals facing homelessness.

The client is represented by  Housing Solicitors, Amandeep Bains and Daljit Singh Shina, and Director Manjinder Kaur Atwal act for our Client, instructing Toby Vanhegan and Stephanie Lovegrove of 4-5 Grays Inn Square chambers.

Read the full article here: Court of Appeal to Rule on Landmark Homelessness Judicial Review Case | Chronicle Law

Our Housing Team

Duncan Lewis' Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory as a Top Tier practice for its services, offers both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services from 14 key offices nationwide. Duncan Lewis Housing Solicitors can guide clients in any matter or issues arising with local housing authorities, housing applications, tenants, landlords, ownership and repairs. With a niche expertise in unlawful eviction, disrepair and homelessness matters the team offers representation in all proceedings including reviews, appeals and judicial review proceedings.

For advice on any housing matter, contact Duncan Lewis Solicitors via telephone on 033 3772 0409

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an award-winning law firm, renowned for its exceptional legal services and commitment to justice. The company employs a team of highly skilled solicitors offering top-tier representation in 25 fields of law, and ranked as top tier by the Chambers and the Legal 500 legal guides, and as one of the top 250 law firms in the country by the Times. Duncan Lewis was crowned Law Firm of the Year at the Modern Law Awards 2023, further establishing its credentials as one of the leading law firms in the UK.