Friday, 25 May 2012

Think twice

Landlords should beware of seeking possession against tenants with disabilities, says Sian Evans

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Resources

  • The mental health maze

    09/12/2011

    Landlords seeking to evict tenants with mental disabilities must tread carefully, says Robert Wassall, head of the social housing sector group at Blake Lapthorn

  • What’s in the post?

    18/11/2011

    Landlords’ administrative errors can lead to time-consuming court cases, says Jane Plant, associate at Weightmans

  • The harassment minefield

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    Landlords which chase debts reasonably don’t need to fear legal action, says Matthew Lake, solicitor at Weightmans LLP

  • From conviction to eviction

    09/09/2011

    Proposed changes to possession grounds would be of no practical use, says Jane Plant, associate at Weightmans LLP

  • Cutting tenancies short

    23/03/2012

    The judgement in a starter tenancy possession case is good news for landlords, says Josephine Sharrock, solicitor, Brabners Chaffe Street

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