Domestic Abuse, Loss of Home, and the Standard Civil Contract

This post isn’t going to attempt to discuss all facets of this subject, but only one very specific issue. I hope to write further posts about some of the other facets that are legally engaging, but I shall leave that for another evening. I have been running a case recently that has led me to … Continue reading Domestic Abuse, Loss of Home, and the Standard Civil Contract →

The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 (and LHA Rates)

I recently attended an evening talk at Doughty Street Chambers (https://www.doughtystreet.co.uk/) on the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. It was a very useful talk given by some very experienced barristers. The Doughty Street team began by explaining that the purpose of the Homelessness Reduction Act was, in part at least, to save the Government money. It … Continue reading The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 (and LHA Rates) →

First post

This blog will be about my observations and thoughts on working in housing law as a trainee solicitor. My Training Contract will begin in September 2019 but I have already been working at the same firm, Hanne & Co. in Battersea, for nearly nine months at the time of writing. I work closely with colleagues … Continue reading First post →