Leeds County Court Appeal Reinforces the Importance of Correct Track Allocation in Housing Disrepair Claims A recent appeal decision in Dacres v Leeds City Council has provided further guidance on how courts should approach the allocation of housing disrepair claims and serves as an important reminder that the Civil Procedure Rules must be applied in […]
Awaab’s Law Phase 2: What Does It Mean for Tenants and Landlords? Awaab’s Law represents a significant change to the legal protections available to social housing tenants, introducing legally enforceable timescales for social landlords to investigate and address serious housing hazards. With Phase One already in force and Phase Two due to take effect in […]
Phoenix Legal Limited Secures £4,000 Housing Disrepair Settlement for Tenant The Housing Disrepair team at Phoenix Legal Limited has successfully secured a £4,000 housing disrepair settlement against a landlord, achieving a positive outcome for our client both financially and in terms of their living conditions. Successful Housing Disrepair Claim Against a Landlord The Defendant landlord […]
Phoenix Legal Secures £3,750 Housing Disrepair Settlement for London Tenant – The Day Before Hearing Our team at Phoenix Legal Solicitors is proud to announce another successful outcome for a tenant living in unacceptable housing conditions. Our specialist Housing Disrepair team recently secured a £3,750 settlement for a London tenant in a claim against a […]
Phoenix Legal’s Housing Disrepair Team Secures £3,500 Settlement in Just 132 Days for North Hertfordshire Tenant We are proud to announce another successful outcome for one of our social housing clients. Our Housing Disrepair team has secured a £3,500 settlement for a tenant in North Hertfordshire, bringing a swift and fair resolution to an issue […]
Solicitors Secure £3,750 Housing Disrepair Settlement for London Tenant – The Day Before Hearing We are proud to announce another successful outcome for a social housing tenant living in unacceptable conditions. Our specialist Housing Disrepair team recently secured a £3,750 settlement for a London tenant in a claim against a London Council — settling the […]
Unsure If Your Student Tenancy Deposit Was Protected? Many students renting in England are unaware that landlords are legally required to protect tenancy deposits in a government-approved scheme and provide prescribed information within strict time limits. Unfortunately, failures to comply with these rules are common in student lets. We have recently published a detailed FAQ […]
Renters’ Rights Bill: Key Changes Every Landlord and Tenant Should Know The private rented sector in England is undergoing its most significant reform in decades. The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces wide-ranging changes that will reshape how tenancies operate, how evictions are handled, and the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. From the abolition […]
Awaab’s Law The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 — more commonly referred to as Awaab’s Law — is set to come into force on 27 October 2025, marking a significant development in housing law in England and Wales. The Act introduces mandatory timeframes for social housing providers to investigate and address issues of damp and […]
Tenant Recovers £2,925 in Tenancy Deposit Claim Tenancy deposit protection is a legal requirement in England and Wales, yet many landlords still fail to comply. When this happens, tenants may be entitled to claim compensation of up to three times the value of their deposit. Recently, our firm achieved a successful outcome for two Hampshire […]
