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Anthony Gold Solicitors have been instructed by residents of Desmond House in Barnet to bring legal proceedings against their landlord, Metropolitan Thames Valley, after three years of badly managed b...

In a major judgment, the Government’s ‘Right to Rent’ scheme, which forces landlords to check potential tenants’ immigration status, has been declared to be incompatible with the Human Rights...

On 20 December 2018, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill became an Act by being given royal assent. The Act will come into force in March 2019. For the first time, all tenants, private and s...

Giles Peaker, Partner at Anthony Gold and Founder of Housing blog, Nearly Legal has been named as Housing Lawyer of the Year at the Legal Aid Lawyer Awards 2018. The prestigious awards ceremony too...

For many people, buying a Housing Association new build flat on a shared ownership lease is their way into owning their home. But sadly we are hearing from more and more people who have found that the...

An attempt by millionaire landlord Fergus Wilson to silence Danny Hyde, a YouTube vlogger, has been dismissed by the Court.  Giles Peaker acted pro bono for Danny Hyde. Danny Hyde had made a YouTu...

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability for Housing Standards) Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons today. This is a major milestone towards the Bill becoming law. High...

After the horrifying fire at Grenfell Tower, there has been much concern over what will happen for those whose homes were destroyed. For all who lost their homes, if they are eligible for assistanc...