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Duncan Lewis' Social Housing department, based across England and Wales, are experts in all aspects of housing law. They have achieved noteworthy success handling cases from the County Court to the Supreme Court. The team offers representation in a wide range ofsocial housing matters, including homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, succession for tenants, pocession proceedings, neighbourhood disputes against local authorities, appeals, and judicial reviews.
The department has a significant presence in County Court Possession Duty Schemes enabling the team to specialise in defending tenants in possession and unlawful eviction cases on a weekly basis.
The team has also developed a niche expertise in handling Equality Act defence cases, enabling a number of vulnerable clients to be assisted with their housing matters through the means of submitting Equality Act defences.
The team assists vulnerable clients, including those with learning difficulties, terminal illnesses, severe mental health conditions, and victims of torture, trafficking or domestic violence. The team has close links with community organisations, domestic violence units, airports, prisons, detention centres, interpreters, and other law centres.
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Duncan Lewis acted for a claimant in her appeal under Section 204 of the Housing Act 1996, challenging Westminster City Council’s decision that the temporary accommodation provided to her was suitable.
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They know how to ask the right questions to find out more about the client's situation and they pay attention to details.
They know how to ask the right questions to find out more about the client's situation and they pay attention to details.
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Manjinder demonstrated exceptional communication skills, providing clear explanations of legal issues.
Manjinder knows how to run a case and maximise the outcome for the clients.
Dianne is a strong, practical litigator who is competent and deals with highly complex cases.
Dianne is very diligent and committed; she always tries to do the best for her clients.
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