Online - Housing Law Conference

Housing law continues to evolve at pace, with local authorities and social landlords facing significant legal, regulatory and operational challenges alongside unprecedented pressure on housing supply, homelessness services and budgets.

The LLG Housing Law Conference 2027 will provide a practical update on the most important developments affecting local authority housing and legal teams, helping delegates understand what the changing legal landscape means for day-to-day decision-making, service delivery and risk management.

With major reforms to the private rented sector now moving from legislation into implementation, the conference will explore the practical realities of operating within the new regulatory framework. Sessions will consider the latest developments in renting and possession, enforcement, landlord obligations and the emerging case law that is shaping how the new regime is applied.

The programme will also examine the continuing pressures facing local authorities, including homelessness, temporary accommodation and housing supply, with practical guidance on suitability, procurement, reviews, legal challenges and making defensible decisions in increasingly difficult circumstances.

Key topics will include:

• The latest developments in housing and private rented sector reform

• Renters' Rights: implementation, enforcement and emerging case law

• Possession and tenancy law — the latest grounds, procedures and pitfalls

• Homelessness duties, reviews and the latest significant case law

• Temporary accommodation — suitability, procurement, cost and legal risk

• Housing allocation, social housing and challenges to local authority decisions

• Housing enforcement and the changing regulatory landscape

• Damp, mould, disrepair and the continuing impact of Awaab's Law

• Social housing regulation, consumer standards and regulatory intervention

• Information, transparency and data protection in housing services

• The legal challenges created by housing shortages, affordability and increasing demand

• Managing complaints, judicial review and litigation risk

• Emerging issues and the cases every housing lawyer needs to know

The conference will combine expert legal analysis with practical guidance and real-world examples, giving delegates the opportunity to explore not only what the law says, but how it should be applied in practice.

With housing services under increasing financial and operational pressure, understanding the legal framework and managing risk effectively has never been more important.

Join us on 20 May 2027 to stay ahead of the latest developments in housing law, share experiences with colleagues across the sector, and gain practical insight to support lawful, effective and resilient housing services.