Alistair Cantor considers the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in FJM v United Kingdom, App No 76202/16 which conclusively rules out the employment of Article 8 defences in possession proceedings between private individuals The facts FJM was a vulnerable individual suffering from mental health disorders. She became the assured shorthold tenant of […]
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Field Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Max Thorowgood has been appointed as a fee-paid Judge of the Residential Property Tribunal and has been assigned to the Eastern Region. This appointment means that Max currently sits part-time as a Judge of both the Land Registration and the Residential Property Divisions of First-Tier Tribunal, Property […]
Sarah Salmon considers Mr Justice Harry Carr’s “lessons for the future” in the recent case of Network Homes Ltd v Harlow [2018] EWHC 3120 (Ch). As the Government focus on litigation with their “call for evidence” in “Considering the case for a Housing Court” (here), one thing that is often overlooked in housing cases is […]
Stephen is a highly regarded Barrister who was called to the Scottish Bar in 2002 and made silk in 2017. Having been called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2018, he brings with him a wealth of experience in complex and high value commercial and administrative law cases as well as experience in planning, […]
We are especially proud of the fact that we have been recognised as a set for the first time in the Social Housing section. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our clients for their support during the past year with a special thank you to all those who participated in […]
Adrian Davis examines the High Court’s decision in The London Borough of Haringey v Mukhlis Simawi and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Interested Party) [2018] EWHC 2733 (QB), in which the defendant complained that the ‘one succession rule’ contained in section 87-88 of the Housing Act 1985 breached his rights under […]
Field Court Chambers is delighted to announce that 9 members of Chambers have been listed in the Legal 500 2018 edition, including 4 in the Social Housing Section. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our clients for their support during the past year with a special thank you to all […]
Alistair Cantor considers the recent decision of the Supreme Court in Nottingham City Council v Parr [2018] UKSC 51, which conclusively establishes licensing authorities’ powers to limit HMOs occupation to certain classes of person through use of licensing conditions under the Housing Act 2004. References in bold square brackets are to paragraphs of the Supreme […]
When the Supreme Court handed down their recent decision in Lee v Ashers Baking Co Ltd, there was an outcry from many. How could what happened not be discrimination? The Appeal Mr Lee had approached Ashers Bakery intending to use its customised ‘Build-a-Cake’ service. He wanted a cake decorated with an image of the cartoon […]
Alexander Campbell considers the High Court’s decision in Curo Places Ltd v Walker [2018] EWHC 2462 (QB) Introduction Grounds for possession of an assured tenancy are either mandatory or discretionary. That distinction is, of course, basic and well known. Nevertheless, however well-established that distinction is, it can be easy for landlords and lawyers to lose […]