Jane Talbot

Practice Areas

Social Housing

Career

Jane acts for Local Authorities, registered providers, private landlords and tenants. Jane has a high profile due to her former position as Chair of the Law Society’s Housing Committee.

Jane gave evidence to the English and Welsh governments on the implications of the Anti Social Behaviour Crime Policing Act 2014 and the Renting Homes proposals. Jane acts in relation to complex possession, injunction, disrepair, unlawful eviction, succession matters as well as providing advice and training, reviewing policies/procedures and drafting occupation agreements.

Jane has a particular expertise in cases involving capacity, discrimination, Equality Act and Public Law challenges. Jane lead on the Court of Appeal case of Knowsley Housing Trust v McMullen (2004) and sat on a panel drafting the guidance to the Equality Act. Jane has been involved in cases in the Court of Protection where best interests decisions have been made in relation to a tenant’s occupation. Jane also deals with sensitive hoarding cases where legal and practical solutions need to be explored.

Notable cases include Mohamed Abdulrahman v Circle 33 Housing Trust Ltd [2017] CA (Civ Div).

Publications

Jane has written numerous articles in publications such as Inside Housing and the Guardian. Jane also speaks at regional and national events.

Personal

Birmingham University LLB (Hons) Law De Montfort University – LPC