I am very sorry to announce that Giles passed away over the weekend. If and when there is further information that I can share, I will do so. For now, please take a moment to read the short obituary prepared by his friends, colleagues and Partners at Anthony Gold.
Justin Bates KC
 
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I am afraid that the site is on pause for an indeterminate period, due to circumstances beyond my control.
Normal service, hopefully, will be resumed before very long.
NL
 
 
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Taylor Clark Ltd v Mohamed (unreported, Central London County Court, 5 March 2026) (note of case here via Falcon Chambers)
This was a count court hearing, before DJ Le Bas, in which the issue of injunctions to permit the landlord to force access to the tenant’s property was again addressed. It follows on…

Sheffield Law Cwntre
Housing Solicitor and Team Manager (Legal Aid)
Solicitor qualification required for this role
Salary: £36,649 p.a
Contract: Full-time, permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country’s largest Citizens Advice organisations delivering advice and advocacy services to tens of thousands of people every year. We deliver services by phone,…

Here is a recent housing conditions case that actually reached trial. A rent arrears possession claim with a disrepair counterclaim.
N’Guessan & Anor v Bewry (2026) EWCC 9. I’m not entirely clear why this was given to Bailli, though I suspect there may be an element of a long suffering District Judge going ‘please don’t…

Sage Homes – Litigation Paralegal
Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.
About the role:
An opportunity has arisen for a post-graduate having completed a law degree or an alternate degree followed by a…

122 Widdenham Road, London N7 9SQ, LON/00AU/HMF/2025/0753. (Copy of Decision)
This was a final decision in a rent repayment order application brought by (some of) the tenants of 122 Widdenham Road against the landlord, Mr Semelo-Shaw, for a failure to licence an HMO that required a licence. In an earlier decision, the…