Programme
Devonshires’ Housing Management Update
Registration & networking
Join us from 09:30am for registration and refreshments.
Time
09:30 - 09:50
Welcome and Overview of the day
Mark Foxcroft, Head of Housing Management and Property Litigation, and Baljit Basra will open the session by setting the context for the morning’s discussions.
Speakers:
Mark Foxcroft, Partner, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Baljit Basra, Partner, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Time
09:50 - 10:00
Renters’ Rights Act – Where are we now?
Six months on from the implementation of Phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act, we review how the sector has adapted and look ahead as the next phase of reform approaches.
Speakers:
Mandeep Sahota, Partner, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Baljit Basra, Partner, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Time
10:00 - 10:30
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 and what it means for social landlords
The Act represents the most significant extension of the tools available to social landlords to combat anti-social behaviour in decades. Join us as we look in detail at these new powers including Respect Orders which come into force on 26 October 2026.
Speakers:
Rebecca Brady, Partner, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Nina Dhadwal, Senior Associate, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Time
10:30 - 11:00
Refreshment break
Time
11:00 - 11:15
Awaab’s Law – Preparing for Phase 2 implementation
With Phase 2 taking effect on 30 November 2026, we explore the expanded scope of Awaab's Law, the new hazards now included and the practical steps social landlords should be taking now to prepare.
Speaker:
Baljit Basra, Partner, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Time
11:15- 11:40
Enforcement and Equality Act Considerations
We will be joined by Oliver Nunn, Barrister and Deputy District Judge, West Midlands Circuit, who will explore the challenges and issues that arise in respect of Equality Act compliance when seeking enforcement of a possession order.
Speaker:
Oliver Nunn, Barrister, 3 PB Barristers
Time
11:40 - 12:10
Case Law Round-up
An essential update on the latest developments from the courts, highlighting the decisions every housing professional needs to know and their implications for day-to-day practice.
Speakers:
Nina Dhadwal, Senior Associate, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Lilian Buttle, Associate, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Time
12:10 - 12:40
Q&A and session close
Our panel of experts will field any and all questions you may have about the topics covered during the session or any other matters the sector is facing.
Panel:
Baljit Basra, Partner, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Mandeep Sahota, Partner, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Mark Foxcroft, Partner, Housing Managemnet and Property Litigation
Oliver Nunn, Barrister, 3PB Barristers
Time
12:40 - 13:00
Lunch & Networking
Time
13:00 - 14:00
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