The Housing Law Website is designed to provide a user-friendly guide through different aspects of UK Housing law.
Although primarily aimed at public sector landlords, (such as Local Authorities, Housing Associations and other Registered Social Landlords), private landlords and tenants of all description will find a wealth of information at their disposal.
The Housing Law Website was created by Jamal Demachkie, a Barrister at 3 Paper Buildings. To instruct Jamal or find out more about his work, please click here.
The Housing Law Website includes a seminal section dedicated to the latest Caselaw and Legislation in the field of Housing and Landlord & Tenant Law. This information is updated frequently and provides an invaluable resource comprising Case Summaries, Comments and Citations. |
Legal Advice and Assistance: This website is free to use and the information is available to all. Please be aware, however, that Jamal is unable to answer individual legal problems unless he is instructed in relation to the same. If you wish to obtain more information on instructing Jamal or another Barrister, please contact his clerks who will be more than willing to assist. Advocacy and Representation at Court - If you require assistance at Court you will need to instruct a Barrister. To find out more please contact the clerks at 3 Paper Buildings |
Housing Law Updates, created by Jamal Demachkie of Veritas Chambers provides up-to-date information and resources on the latest developments in housing law and landlord and tenant law. This is a free service offering advice and assistance to landlords of all varieties: local authorities, housing associations, registered social landlords and private individuals. Similarly, the information on this site will prove invaluable to a wide range of tenants; whether you are a tenant of a local authority, other public body or a private landlord; and whether you hold a secure tenancy, assured tenancy, introductory tenancy, demoted tenancy, assured shorthold tenancy or any of a variety of other tenancies, this site will provide invaluable information and assistance on various aspects of the law. The information provided covers such elements of the law as the conditions of the tenancy, exclusions and exceptions, the notice to quit, assignment and subletting, succession, rent, termination and possession, and the grounds of termination. Further, detailed consideration is given to the Housing Act 1985, Housing Act 1988 and Housing Act 1996. The seminal section on updates highlights the latest developments in the form of case law and legislation; whilst the FAQ section allows individuals to post questions which can be answered free of charge
