What's new on Shelter Legal
The pages on Shelter Legal are updated regularly to reflect changes in the law.
This page lists the most recent updates to Shelter Legal.
Court orders at a possession hearing
12 September 2024
At a possession hearing, the court decides whether to make a possession order, adjourn the claim, or dismiss the claim.
View amended articleTenant's defence and counterclaim process
11 September 2024
This new page explains how a tenant can defend a possession claim and counterclaim against a landlord to avoid a possession order.
View amended articleTenant defences to possession
11 September 2024
A tenant's defence to a landlord's possession claim could include defects in proceedings, discrimination, human rights, and counterclaims for damages.
View amended articleTenant's rights when a landlord is repossessed
9 September 2024
This page has been updated with information about when a freeholder takes possession against a mesne tenant leaseholder, putting a resident tenant at risk of losing their home.
View amended articleAssignment of a tenancy
29 August 2024
This updated page covers when a tenant can transfer their tenancy to another person using an assignment by deed.
View amended articleMutual exchange for social tenancies
29 August 2024
This new page explains when a social housing tenant can exchange by assigning their tenancy to another tenant.
View amended articleSection 8 notices
27 August 2024
A landlord can serve a notice using section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 to end an assured or assured shorthold tenancy on a ground for possession.
View amended articleWhat makes a section 21 notice invalid
20 August 2024
This page has been updated to clarify that a section 21 notice served at the same time as a gas safety certificate or EPC is valid. This clarification in relation to a gas safety certificate is contained in para 37, Trecarrell House Ltd v Rouncefield [2020] EWCA Civ 760.
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