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Housing News
Laura Davies Joins Duncan Lewis Solicitors as Housing Law Director (9 July 2026)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors is pleased to welcome Laura Davies as a Director within the firm's Housing Department. Read more...
Housing Supervisor Amandeep Bains Publishes New Practical Guide to Homelessness Law in England (17 June 2026)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors celebrates the publication of A Practical Guide to Homelessness Law in England by Birmingham Housing Supervisor Amandeep Bains, published by Law Brief Publishing. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Property Lawyer Advises Money Mail Reader on Neighbour's 'Cake Shed' Business (16 June 2026)
Property litigation specialist Manjinder Atwal provides legal insight for Daily Mail readers concerned about home-based businesses and neighbourhood disruption Read more...
Solicitors' Journal Publishes Manjinder Atwal Analysis Following Landmark Section 21 Court of Appeal Success (2 June 2026)
Housing Director examines the implications of Duncan Lewis case that could affect thousands of legacy possession claims Read more...
Daily Mail Features Housing Director Manjinder Atwal on Neighbour Bin Dispute (28 May 2026)
Duncan Lewis housing specialist provides expert legal insight on council-owned bins and neighbour disagreements Read more...
Renters' Rights Act: Landlords Face £7,000 Fine If They Miss May 31 Deadline for Vital Tenant Document (12 May 2026)
Duncan Lewis housing director explains the new rules: download the Renters’ Rights Official Information Sheet here Read more...
Renters' Rights Reforms: Tenancy Agreements Explained (8 May 2026)
New rental reforms may invalidate tenancy clauses, requiring tenants and landlords to review agreements for compliance now. Read more...
No-Fault Evictions Are Ending - What Tenants Need to Know (5 May 2026)
Major changes are coming to the private rental sector – the first of our new video series digs into the detail Read more...
Duncan Lewis Property Litigation Director Featured in Money Mail on Complex Boundary Dispute (5 May 2026)
Manjinder Kaur Atwal provides expert insight to reader in a row over access and ownership Read more...
Court of Appeal Clarifies Gas Safety Rules in Section 21 Appeals as 'No-Fault' Evictions End (5 May 2026)
Landmark ruling confirms strict compliance required—while legacy Section 21 cases continue despite new Renters’ Rights Act Read more...
Duncan Lewis housing solicitor featured in The Telegraph on the UK's eviction crisis (29 April 2026)
Manjinder Kaur Atwal showcases expertise highlighting issues with AI defences and more Read more...
Duncan Lewis' Housing Solicitor Featured in This is Money on Neighbour Plant Disputes (24 April 2026)
Housing director Manjinder Kaur Atwal advises pensioner on tackling climbing plant issue Read more...
Service Charges and Leaseholders: Your Legal Rights Explained (14 April 2026)
Understand your rights on service charges. Our property solicitors help leaseholders dispute unfair costs and resolve landlord conflicts efficiently. Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Housing Solicitor and director Featured in the Mail on Plug-in Solar Panels (9 April 2026)
Manjinder Kaur Atwal highlights legal pitfalls for flat owners and renters as government pushes new solar tech Read more...
Guidance for Lease Renewal Disputes for Commercial Leases (31 March 2026)
Guide to commercial lease renewal disputes, explaining rights, procedures, and strategies under Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Read more...
How to Resolve Boundary Disputes: What 5 Years of Practice Has Taught Me (23 March 2026)
Frank Oppong shares five years of expert insight on resolving boundary disputes. Read more...
In the Press: Landmark Section 21 Gas Safety Case Gains National Coverage (19 March 2026)
Court of Appeal case featured across leading housing and property platforms Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitor Featured in This is Money on Neighbour Floodlight Dispute (17 March 2026)
Housing director Manjinder Kaur Atwal provides expert insight the Mail Online once again Read more...
Legal Principles Behind TOLATA Claims: Establishing Beneficial Interest in Property (16 March 2026)
Guide to establishing beneficial interest in property, explaining constructive trusts, contributions, intention, and TOLATA dispute claims. Read more...
TOLATA Costs and Mediation (11 March 2026)
Guide to TOLATA costs and mediation strategies for resolving property disputes efficiently without expensive court litigation. Read more...
Duncan Lewis acting for tenants in landmark Section 21 gas safety appeal before the Court of Appeal (11 March 2026)
Housing solicitors and lawyers represent tenants in Court of Appeal case challenging Section 21 evictions where gas safety rules breached. Read more...
TOLATA Orders and Court Proceedings: What to Expect When Taking Your Property Dispute to Court (6 March 2026)
Understand TOLATA orders, court procedures, and how expert solicitors can help resolve your property dispute. Read more...
Understanding TOLATA Claims: A Guide to Property Dispute Resolution (2 March 2026)
Learn how TOLATA claims work, your rights as a co-owner, and how Duncan Lewis Solicitors can help resolve property disputes. Read more...
The Renters' Rights Act and what it means for rent increases (16 February 2026)
Renters' Rights Act strengthens protections on rent increases but introduces no caps, leaving affordability concerns unresolved. Read more...
Duncan Lewis' Solicitor Featured in This is Money on Legal Fees after Cancelled Sale (16 February 2026)
Manjinder Kaur Atwal continues to provide expert commentary on a range on housing matters for MailOnline Read more...
Duncan Lewis Housing Director Comments in This Is Money on Neighbour Boundary Disputes (2 February 2026)
Manjinder Kaur Atwal again demonstrates expertise in complex property matters Read more...
Older People and Homelessness: A Growing Housing Crisis (19 January 2026)
What rising homelessness among people over 55 means for housing law and local authorities Read more...
Domestic Abuse and Homelessness: Understanding Local Authority Duties to Survivors (12 December 2025)
Understanding local authority duties to domestic abuse survivors facing homelessness, covering legal protections, common barriers, and accessing support. Read more...
Harrow Council Unlawful Eviction: Tenant Secures £115,000 Settlement (18 November 2025)
Tenant secures £115,000 after Harrow Council unlawfully evicted him using defective six-day Notice to Quit. Read more...
Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Changes for Private Tenants and Landlords in England and Wales (13 November 2025)
Major housing law reform abolishing no-fault evictions and strengthening tenant protections – 12 key takeaways for the private rental sector for 2026. Read more...
Manjinder Kaur Atwal in The AI Journal (5 November 2025)
Duncan Lewis Director Explores AI's Impact on Homelessness Law and Public Decision-Making Read more...
Housing legal team secures reprieve for tenant facing eviction over a £25,000 Universal Credit shortfall (30 October 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ lawyers step in as the Renters’ Rights Bill promises stronger protections for tenants caught out by benefit delays Read more...
Tenant Awarded £53,000 Damages Following Unlawful Eviction – Case Gains Widespread Media Attention (29 October 2025)
Duncan Lewis successfully represented unlawfully tenant evicted by landlord who smashed up his own house Read more...
Property Director Explains What Stays and What Goes in a House Sale in the Mail Online (21 October 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ Manjinder Kaur Atwal regularly gives expert advice in response the letters of This is Money readers Read more...
Housing Law Article on AI in Council Decision-making Featured in Legal Press (17 October 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ Amandeep Bains warns “AI could undermine homelessness protections” in Chronicle Law Online and Local Government Lawyer. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Tenancy Deposit Ruling Featured in LandlordZONE (15 October 2025)
Solicitor Richard Mahal secures a significant court ruling clarifying landlords’ duties on deposit protection Read more...
Tenant Awarded £53,000 Damages For Unlawful Eviction (2 October 2025)
Landlord destroyed his own property because it was ‘too expensive’ to go through court proceedings Read more...
Duncan Lewis Housing Director Advises Featured on Boundary Dispute by Mail Online (15 September 2025)
Manjinder Kaur Atwal once again unpicks a tricky neighbour issue for This is Money Read more...
Duncan Lewis Housing Director Quoted in National Debate on Neighbour Disputes (4 September 2025)
Manjinder Kaur Atwal’s legal insights featured across Mirror, Daily Express and more Read more...
Britain’s Broken Rental System: New Rogue Landlord Report Reveals Shocking Exploitation (28 August 2025)
A major new study commissioned by Duncan Lewis Solicitors has exposed the shocking extent of exploitation and poor living conditions faced by renters across the UK. Read more...
Three Years In: Andre Cummings on his Solicitor Apprenticeship Journey at Duncan Lewis (7 August 2025)
Andre answers questions about his route into qualifying as a solicitor at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Defeats Landlord’s Eviction Attempt Against His Own Wife (6 August 2025)
The Duncan Lewis Housing team successfully defended a possession claim in a case where the landlord and tenant were also husband and wife. Read more...
Duncan Lewis secures justice for tenant in harassment and disrepair case against landlord (15 July 2025)
Client battled persistent leaks, vermin and structural issues – can you get legal help for your case? Read more...
Manjinder Kaur Atwal on Legal Options for Hidden Infestations in Home Purchases (8 July 2025)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Housing Director Manjinder Kaur Atwal discusses what you should do if you find that the house you brought has an infestation Read more...
Housing Director Manjinder Kaur Atwal discusses Legal Risks Around Dog Nuisance Complaints (24 June 2025)
This is Money features Duncan Lewis Housing Director’s expert insight on neighbour disputes and environmental health law. Read more...
Government Commits to Decriminalising Rough Sleeping after 200 Years (12 June 2025)
The commitment was followed by a Government pledge of an additional £233 million in funding for homelessness services Read more...
Duncan Lewis Successfully Defends Possession Claim and Wins Damages in Complex Eviction Case (4 June 2025)
Duncan Lewis successfully defended a vulnerable woman facing eviction, securing her right to remain in the property and obtaining substantial damages. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Housing Director Discusses Nuisance and Disrepair in the Daily Mail (2 June 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ Manjinder Kaur Atwal advises readers on tackling nuisance neighbours and housing disrepair. Read more...
Financial abuse, coercive control and intentional homelessness – success in a Housing Act review (29 May 2025)
The successful review underscores the critical need for councils to properly consider the impact of coercive control and financial abuse when making homelessness decisions. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Housing Director Features in Daily Mail Article Discussing Illegal Renting of Help to Buy Property (6 May 2025)
Housing Law Director Manjinder Kaur Atwal features in the Daily Mail, advising on what to do when your Help to Buy neighbour is illegally renting out their flat Read more...
Duncan Lewis Successfully Challenge Unlawful Withdrawal of s.184 Decision in Homelessness Appeal (22 April 2025)
This judgment is an important reminder to local authorities to adhere to statutory duties during the homelessness review process. Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Housing Director Discusses Service Charge Disputes in the Mail (14 April 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ Manjinder Kaur Atwal discusses service charge issues for property buyers. Read more...
Legal Director Manjinder Kaur Atwal Appointed to Housing Law Practitioners’ Association (7 April 2025)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors’ housing law director to support the HLPA’s equal access mission Read more...
Homelessness and the Right to Suitable Housing in 2025 (5 March 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ Karina Petkova examines the legal challenges affecting tenants, landlords and local authorities Read more...
Vulnerable Homeless Man Secures Specialist Accommodation Thanks to Duncan Lewis Housing Team (14 February 2025)
Property law team challenges council’s ‘unlawful’ treatment of young man with complex mental health needs Read more...
Housing director Manjinder Kaur Atwal Shares Legal Expertise in the Daily Mail (11 February 2025)
Manjinder offers solutions in relation to tree damage property dispute Read more...
Housing team wins personal injury damages for child affected by housing disrepair (28 January 2025)
Success shows possibilities for residents to recover damages for personal injury caused by disrepair Read more...
“Duncan Lewis’ Housing Team Secures Landmark Court of Appeal Victory in Homelessness Case” (23 January 2025)
Court of Appeal considers “new facts” in repeat homelessness applications (R(Ivory) v. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council [2025] EWCA Civ) Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Represents Appellant as Court of Appeal Clarifies Rules on Service of “Notices” (D’Aubigny v Khan & Anor (2025) EWCA Civ 11) (21 January 2025)
Significant Judgment on the Interpretation Act 1978, Common Law and Tenancy Agreements Read more...
Homelessness Costs Victory: SCCO Confirms Pre-Decision Costs Are RECOVERABLE (17 January 2025)
Housing law team at Duncan Lewis secures key ruling on recoverable costs Read more...
Successful defence of ‘no fault eviction’ claim brought against clients featured by Chronicle Law (14 January 2025)
Duncan Lewis’ director emphasises critical need for gas safety compliance after Section 21 defence Read more...