Retha Khan

I am a Solicitor in the Housing department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors based at the head office in the City of London. I have considerable experience in housing law with particular interest in homelessness matters including statutory reviews and appeals; housing conditions claims; injunctions; judicial review challenges; and assisting tenants to defend possession proceedings.

I also have an interest in areas such as discrimination with a focus on Equality Act 2010 claims; Care Act 2014 challenges; and Environmental Act 1979.

I enjoy taking on complex and unique matters to broaden and develop my knowledge and understanding of housing law. I also regularly attend training sessions to be able to identify novel points of law.

I am able to correspond with my clients in any manner that suits their needs. I am available to meet new clients face to face and also have considerable experience in advising and assisting clients remotely by way of Microsoft Teams and Zoom. As Duncan Lewis has been paperless since 2019, where it is appropriate to do so, I am comfortable receiving instructions, advising and assisting remotely, using electronic means to suit all client needs.

I can understand and speak Bangla for those clients who struggle to communicate in English and speak Bangla as their first language. My proficiency in Bangla has proved of great value in effectively communicating with my Bangladeshi clients.

I am eager to be a voice for vulnerable people so that they can be heard and are aware of their legal rights. I vow to continue working with clients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

As well as managing and progressing my caseload, I regularly engage in pro bono work by advising victims of domestic violence in relation to their housing enquiries.

• LPC LLM at City, University of London - Commendation (2018 - 2019)
• LLB (Hons) at City, University of London - 2:1 (2015 - 2018)

• Duncan Lewis Solicitors (2022 - Present)
• Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors (2019 - 2022)
• Alexander Rose Solicitors (2019)

• "...you have always treated me with compassion and understanding of what is a very complex and trusting situation." - Client (Nov 2023)
• "Dear Retha, I just want to appreciate you and your team for all your hard work over my family complex case. I am so pleased to have you as my legal representative/ lawyer. Thanks for all you do. May the good lord reward you all for all your efforts. I truly appreciate you all. Many thanks..." - Client (Sept 2023)
• "I want to take this opportunity to thank you again as your help has been invaluable to me and my daughter." - Client (June 2023)
• "I am over the moon and overwhelmed with a feeling of content which has been long missing. I cannot thank you enough for your support and perseverance in my housing matters. It means so much as I was exhausted and void of any motivation or understanding of how I could resolve my housing issues independently." - Client (June 2023)
• "I am really happy with the service, the way I been treated was very good, the way Miss Retha was trying to explain was excellent, even when I do not understand, she have a patience to repeat with examples to even make it easier to me to understand, she is professional, she’s got experience, highly motivated and confident and hard working skills solicitor." - Client (June 2022)
• "… thank you for your professionalism. I talked about you with...how happy I am with your professionalism it’s a 12/10. I would recommend your firm to other and sure will contact you again in the future…Many thanks indeed I can’t say it enough. You helped a huge amount. Thank you very much!" - Client (March 2022)

• Fan of Arsenal FC
• Reading novels
• Travelling and exploring new cultures and cuisines

• 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)
• Court of Appeal to hear an important suitability case early 2024 after grant of homelessness appeal (15 December 2023)
• Community Care and Housing Law – the overlap (12 June 2023)
• Homelessness appeal allowed on behalf of Duncan Lewis housing team client (13 April 2023)
• Discrimination, the Equality Act 2010 and your right to decent housing explained (15 March 2023)
• Will Decent Homes Standards Protect Private Tenants’ Rights? (21 September 2022)
• Court of Appeal Makes Key Ruling for Homeless Housing Applicants (25 May 2022)
• Don’t struggle alone through the rise in living costs crisis, ask our experts’ advice (27 April 2022)
• Homelessness applications and the right to challenge decisions (1 April 2022)