This course explores the key practical aspects of dealing with housing disrepair and claims brought under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) legislation. The course will look at defending disrepair claims, both pre-action and where court proceedings are commenced, and will include practical tips and case studies, allowing for discussion and interaction both with colleagues and the speaker. The course will cover:
An overview and update on the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims
Express and implied contractual terms
Notice and record keeping
Expert evidence
Liability assessments
Defences
Allocation hearings/Directions
Trial preparation
Dealing with appeals
Breach claims
Specific challenges caused by the pandemic
Strategies to adopt on high-risk cases
Principal Legal Officer, Leeds City Council
Rosemary has specialised in civil litigation from the outset of her career and has housing law experience spanning 20 years. She has experience of working in house for Housing Associations and also Local Government, and is currently the Housing Disrepair Team Leader at Leeds City Council and a Law Society Housing Law Committee member and current Chair. Rosemary is also a member of the SHLA.
Principal Legal Officer, Leeds City Council
Robert is a solicitor who has specialised in general housing litigation for over 10 years, and more recently was the lead for housing disrepair at another large local authority landlord for several years. He has experience of antisocial behaviour injunctions, possession claims (including disrepair counterclaims), estate management and Environmental Protection Act prosecutions. Robert has extensive experience with both the not-for-profit sector and working for social landlords.
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09:30 - 14:45
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