Devonshires

9/25/2025 12:46:34 PM

Article published in The Negotiator: “Reforms will reshape rental market”

By Mark Foxcroft

I have recently featured in The Negotiator, writing an article on how “Reforms will reshape rental market”. My article covers how the...

9/24/2025 9:18:01 AM

Upper Tribunal clarifies leaseholder protections for unsafe cladding

By Zoe McLean-Wells Hannah Keane

A recent decision by the Upper Tribunal (‘UT’) in Almacantar Centre Point Nominee No 1 Ltd and another v de Valk and others [2025] UKUT...

9/16/2025 11:27:48 AM

Awaab’s Law – A Timely Refresher for Social Landlords

By Ben Tarbard Baljit Basra Kerri Harrison

Awaab’s Law – A Timely Refresher for Social Landlords With just over a month until Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law takes effect on 27 October...

9/12/2025 4:11:37 PM

Devonshires and Five Paper host joint conference on the changing legislative environment housing providers are facing

By Mark Foxcroft Rebecca Brady

On Thursday 11 September, we were delighted to jointly host a conference with Five Paper: “Risks and Opportunities for Housing Providers...

9/2/2025 12:17:13 PM

FTT Clarifies Contracting Out Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 in EE Ltd and another v AP Wireless

By Zoe McLean-Wells Mary Brennan

The First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber (Residential Property) (“FTT”) recently decided on 11 references brought jointly by EE Ltd and...

8/28/2025 8:04:57 AM

Social Housing publishes article: “Leasehold reform: implications for social housing providers”

By Mark Foxcroft

I have recently featured in Social Housing, writing an article on “Leasehold reform: implications for social housing providers” . My...

8/1/2025 3:15:46 PM

Court of Appeal clarifies consequences of failing to serve Notice of Invitation to Participate on tenant

By Mark Foxcroft Jatinder Bhamber

In Avon Freeholds Ltd v Cresta Court E RTM Co Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 1016, the Court of Appeal determined that a Right to Manage (“RTM”)...

7/31/2025 12:49:43 PM

Awaab's Law – a legislative update and, separately, recommendations for development transactions

By Triya Maicha Baljit Basra Charlotte Sawyer +1 more...

Background and Recent developments As readers will be aware, the introduction of Awaab's Law marks a significant shift in the...

7/17/2025 2:33:05 PM

Landmark “Building Safety (Wales) Bill” released

By Alex Clarke Lena Barnes

Last week on 7 July, the Welsh Government introduced the new Building Safety (Wales) Bill and its Explanatory Memorandum. Alongside this...

7/10/2025 4:14:04 PM

Law Commission’s review of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 in respect - business leases and security of tenure

By Grant Duranti

What’s this all about? The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (aka the ‘54 Act) governs security of tenure for business premises. Specifically,...

7/9/2025 8:08:54 AM

Court of Appeal Blocks Forfeiture after Lease Dispute Settlement

By Jatinder Bhamber

In a recent decision that clarifies the limits of enforcement following a lease dispute settlement, the Court of Appeal has ruled in...

7/8/2025 4:17:11 PM

Consultation published on a new Rent and Service Charge Standard in Wales

By Jonathan Bowen Gemma Bell

The Welsh Government has published a consultation on a new Rent and Service Charge Standard (‘a new Rent Standard’) for social housing in...

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