Housing Law: an adviser's handbook is a new handbook aimed at lawyers and advisers either entering housing law or acting as non-specialist advisers. Covering all the basic aspects of housing law, this book focuses on the practical: the common problems faced by advisers, court proceedings and the tactics of running a case, challenging decisions, and seeking remedies. Each chapter begins with key points and includes checklists and summaries. The book is fully supported by appendices including a glossary, procedural checklists and precedents.Combining a clear, accessible approach to the law involved with a comprehensive survey of all important elements of housing law, this definitive handbook is not only an invaluable resource to those new to housing law but will also provide the solution for the experienced housing lawyer looking for a quick answer or some reassurance.
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'A wonderfully lucid, comprehensive and practical introduction to the principles of housing law. This book clears a path through the thickets of case-law and legislation and enables the reader to identify the rights and responsibilities of all kinds of residential occupier. No lawyer or adviser should be without it.' John Gallagher, Shelter Legal Services.
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978-1-903307-43-4 (9781903307434)
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Diane Astin is a solicitor specialising in housing law, with many years experience in private practice and in the voluntary sector. She regularly trains and lectures in housing law, community care and asylum support for organisations including Legal Action Group, Shelter, Carers UK and the Refugee Council. Diane was previously a part time visiting lecturer at London Metropolitan University and was a member of the Law Society Housing Law Committee from 1997 to 2006.
Contents include: Security of tenure; Possession proceedings; Housing benefit; Unlawful eviction and harassment; Disrepair; Homelessness; Allocations; Relationship breakdown; Community care;Challenging decisions - public sector landlords
