Nearly Legal
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Solicitor. Done housing law since 2006. The Guardian says top 5 for squalor. Legal Aid Housing Lawyer of 2018. Co-author of Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. ‘Not an academic authority’ - Judge Carr. https://nearlylegal.co.uk
Not seen this before. Leaseholders prevented from selling because council has failed to pursue £850,000 in s.106 payments from developer. For almost 9 years! www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
‘We’re trapped’: developer’s unpaid debt leaves London flat owners unable to sell
Hackney leaseholders feel council made the problem worse by leaving £850,000 debt uncollected for eight years
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"It was horrid, absolutely horrid. We felt a lot of pressure, which I think is his tactic." London lawyer Andrew Milne bought a strip of land. Then the threatening letters began. Featuring bee keepers, bikers and legal threats, it's a strange and disturbing tale... Check our latest piece below 👇
A London lawyer bought an ugly strip of land. Then the threatening letters began
“It was horrid, absolutely horrid. We felt a lot of pressure, which I think is his tactic.”
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BREAKING: Andrew Milne has been arrested. A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police told The Tribune: "Detectives investigating allegations linked to the purchase and sale of freeholds in Sheffield have arrested a man on suspicion of fraud and blackmail."
A big red flag for ever voting Green (unless you are an antisemitic crank). This motion was allowed to go forward to conference, was debated, and failed because filibustered, not because voted against. May yet reappear at a future conference. Just the worst of left antisemitism.
Share your views on the future of leasehold flats. 🔊 The Government is asking for your feedback on its plans to ban new leasehold flats, including how and when a ban should happen and what exceptions may be needed. The consultation closes on 24 April 2026.
Everyone deserves to live in a decent home. Yet poor housing conditions are all too common. The current regulation system for housing disrepair is not working effectively. Learn what’s needed to protect dignity, health and justice for all. 👇
Justice for unsafe homes: LCN responds to consultation on disrepair
The Law Centres Network recently submitted evidence to the joint call for evidence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Ministry of Justice on housing disrepair claims and the role of claims management companies.
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Somewhat misleading story. MHCLG is not demanding money from leaseholders. It has registered the debt in the administration of the bust freeholder. Leaseholders think this will mean less available to them as compensation, but unlikely there will be much anyway. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/m…
Dagenham leaseholders left homeless by fire could be forced to pay for cladding works
Greater London Authority seeks £6m refund for uncompleted fire safety work on destroyed Spectrum Building
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A few yellow rape flowers dotted in the field. In a week or two this will be a full carpet of yellow.
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This is real Succession stuff. Wife applies to set aside consent order on finances on basis that husband had concealed forthcoming multi million gift to him from wife’s parents. www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/…
This entire thread of a hearing is just humiliating for the New Jersey US attorney’s office, but the moment a supervisory assistant US attorney is threatened by the Judge with removal by court security is a particular highlight.
Owen Barcala@obarcala.bsky.social · 5mo agoCoyne: "Your honor--" Court: "Sit down. Coyne: "--if--" Court: "Sit down." Coyne: "If I notice of appeal-- (think he means appear) Court: "Sit down." Coyne: "--is entered --" Court: "I'm directing the court security offices to remove Mr. Coyne."
Is being on hold with just endless hold music, no reminders that my call is important to them: a) at least honest? b) more contemptuous in not even bothering to pay hypocritical lip service to any basic service values?
Another landlord’s forced access injunction case in the County Court. This one allowing forced access. This issue really, really needs to go to a higher court. I have doubts about the logic in this case, and whether CPR 70.2A(2) is available. nearlylegal.co.uk/2026/03/the-ki…
The King crossed the threshold - forced entry injunctions - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
Taylor Clark Ltd v Mohamed (unreported, Central London County Court, 5 March 2026) (note of case here via Falcon Chambers) This was a count court hearing, before DJ Le Bas, in which the issue of injunctions to permit the landlord to force access to the tenant’s property was again addressed. It foll…
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Another landlord’s forced access injunction case in the County Court. This one allowing forced access. This issue really, really needs to go to a higher court. I have doubts about the logic in this case, and whether CPR 70.2A(2) is available. nearlylegal.co.uk/2026/03/the-ki…
The King crossed the threshold - forced entry injunctions - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
Taylor Clark Ltd v Mohamed (unreported, Central London County Court, 5 March 2026) (note of case here via Falcon Chambers) This was a count court hearing, before DJ Le Bas, in which the issue of injunctions to permit the landlord to force access to the tenant’s property was again addressed. It foll…
nearlylegal.co.uk
Meanwhile, in hindsight, today’s programme of a lunch at the local pub, followed by giving the lawn its first mow, might have been ambitious. It is done, but so am I.
Neighbours’ (one each side) star magnolia trees getting into their stride. A real treat each spring.
Oh bloody hell. Just heard about a ridiculous claim being pursued by a LIP through this ‘Grapple Law’ set up. AI only, set up by a solicitor but no lawyers, no SRA registration. Why are people so stupid/greedy? I think Alex Monaco should face SRA sanction. www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/ex…
Exclusive: Solicitor launches AI-only consumer law business
An employment law service powered entirely by artificial intelligence goes live today, offering consumers both legal advice and representation.
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“I lost my job after harassing a complete stranger in the street because he’s Jewish”
