Following postponement of this event we are pleased to confirm the new date of 21 June 2024. If you have previously booked for this event, your booking will automatically move to the new date. Book now! Join us for our upcoming webinar: We are looking forward to welcoming you to the second webinar hosted by…
SHLA MIDLANDS REGION ARE PLEASED TO INVITE YOU TO AN IN-PERSON EVENT Jane Talbot and Aadhithya Anbahan present an overview of the Road to Trial, focusing on both effective preparation in the lead up to final hearings and successful execution at trial. This session will be focused on providing a practical guide to approaching Equality…
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the third webinar hosted by the Wales regional committee of the Social Housing Law Association. Homelessness Duties in Wales Matthew Court will provide an overview of homelessness duties in Wales, common public law issues that arise and provide an update on the Administrative Court's approach to the…
Join Andrew Lane and Stephanie Toghill Sub-letting has for a long time been of concern to social landlords and, indeed, to central government as demonstrated by the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013. More recently the prevalence of short-term letting, through companies such as Airbnb and Booking.com, has added a different dimension to this…
The Regulation of Social Housing has been subject to significant changes since a regulator was first introduced in 1964. The current Regulatory Regime was instituted by the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. It was influenced by the findings of the Grenfell Tower inquiry. Under the current regime regulation of HAs and LHAs is by different…
JOIN RHODRI THOMAS, KULJIT BHOGAL KC & DR DAMIAN GAMBLE Rhodri Thomas is a partner at Sian Thomas, Daughter and Son Solicitors. Rhodri represents several housing associations across Wales as well as private landlords. Rhodri specialises in housing management and tenancy enforcement and has a wealth of experience in dealing with all aspects of housing related…
In this webinar, Iris Ferber KC and Elizabeth England will consider the issues raised in Khan & Anr v D'Aubigny (due to be heard in the Court of Appeal in December 2024). A discussion on the current law relating to service of notices, including basic definitions, statutory deeming provisions, and getting service right. Iris Ferber…
This session will focus on the Renters’ Rights Bill and its impact on social housing providers. We’ll cover all the key changes the reforms will have on the sector, from the abolition of section 21, new grounds for possession through to changes to rent increase procedures, this session will bring you right up to date…
Join Katrina Robinson MBE, Victoria Smith and Andrew Lane This session will focus on tackling tenancy fraud in Wales. Katrina Robinson MBE, Chair of the Tenancy Fraud Forum, Co-Chair of the Social Housing Law Association (SHLA) and Legal Director at Birketts LLP, will begin by taking you through the investigation stage. Katrina will also be highlighting…
SHLA Midlands Region are pleased to invite you to join them for an in-person event on Costs Issues In Housing Conditions Claims. Total Housing Solutions is the trusted legal costs partner of social housing providers. Headed by Alex Bagnall, who has over a decade of experience advising social landlords and their solicitors, they offer support…
VIRTUAL EVENT October 2025 sees the implementation of Awaab’s Law for social landlord, introducing strict time limits to response to reports of hazards in tenanted properties. This webinar looks at the background to the new regulations and the draft guidance, the requirements on social landlords and what social housing providers should be considering now in…
VIRTUAL EVENT This webinar explores the key tools and approaches available to social landlords dealing with anti-social behaviour involving children. We'll cover legal powers, early intervention strategies, and partnership working to help you respond effectively and appropriately to youth-related ASB. This session will include a Q&A for attendee questions. Speakers: Emily Hope, Senior Associate, Clarke…