Homes Fitness for Human Habitation Act
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Alice Richardson and Tom Tyson present a free on-demand webinar looking at the practical implications of the Homes Fitness for Human Habitation Act, including in the context of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The session covers:
- The background to the Act and the issues it seeks to resolve
- What the new legislation does
- Remedies
- Practical tips
- COVID - 19 and Housing Conditions
Suggested reading ahead of watching the webinar includes the following resources:
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims (England)
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About the presenters
Alice RichardsonAlice specialises in public law and judicial review, housing and homelessness, and property law. 0191 232 1927 |
Tom TysonTom’s well established practice covers all areas of social housing litigation and landlord and tenant disputes. 0113 323 5955 |
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