History of violence

Appeal court backs landlord over family eviction

A landlord which won the backing of the Court of Appeal to evict a mother of seven following her husband’s conviction for hard drugs, has taken back control of the family home.

Councils fail domestic violence victims

Victims of domestic violence who need to be re-housed are being turned away by cash-strapped councils.

Refuges at risk

Welfare reform casts a shadow over the future of safe havens for victims of domestic abuse. Jess McCabe reports on service providers’ struggle for survival and, ultimately, that of their clients.

Council failed domestic violence victim - report

A council has been accused of maladministration after it failed to provide adequate support for a homeless woman fleeing domestic violence.

Turned back

Decisive response

Two cases show that courts will act robustly if tenants abuse the litigation process, says Jane Plant

Sound rulings

The Court of Appeal won’t interfere when judges have used their discretion well, says Dorota Pawlowski

Exit strategy

Tenants are wholly responsible for exercising break clauses, says Matthew Lake

Counting the costs

Just because you are successful at trial doesn’t mean you will recover all your legal costs, says Dan Butler

A quick solution

A recent case shows landlords should not have to go through a long process when seeking possession, says Ruth Hills