William Ford

Harassment and Unlawful Evictions of Tenants during COVID-19...

At these hugely challenging times, I thought it would be helpful to provide some insight for tenants facing harassment and...

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William Ford

The Coronavirus Act 2020 and Social Care

The Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Act”) came into law on 25 March 2020 and passed sweeping emergency legislation that is unprecedented in peacetime....

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I have a disrepair issue can I withhold...

Withholding rent is not your best course of action. I see the logic in using the non-payment of rent as...

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William Ford

COVID-19 – the impact on landlords of residential properties...

From the 26th March 2020, landlords will have to give their tenants 3 months’ notice if they intend to seek possession compared...

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British child living with her mother in the...

In AH v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2020] UKUT 53 (AAC), the claimant and her parents are British citizens. ...

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William Ford

Universal Credit Claims and Personal Injury Compensation

The general rule on entitlement to Universal Credit is that a person is not entitled if they have capital of...

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William Ford

Possession – A New Dawn!

On 21st July 2019 the Government launched a consultation to seek views on implementing their decision to remove section 21 of the...

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William Ford

Homelessness- The suitability of bed and breakfast accommodation

There is tremendous pressure on local authorities to house individuals and families for many reasons including unaffordable private rents and...

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Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions

Landlords have the option to bring an injunction against tenants in the event they are committing anti-social behaviour. The injunction...

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Court of Appeal Clarifies the Definition of ‘Landlord’

It is now not uncommon for home owners to enter into company let agreements with property companies who are authorised...

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