
HMPL Building Blocks Webinar Series
Event programme - 2026/2027
Devonshires' Housing Management & Property Litigation Building Blocks Webinar programme is back due to popular demand! These webinars are aimed at those at the beginning of their careers in tenancy and leasehold management and are suitable for anyone wanting to learn the basics of housing law and how it relates to their day to day job.
Upcoming Events:
Tackling Non-occupation and Sub-letting
Tuesday 14 July 2026 | 11:00 -12:00 | Virtual
In this webinar we aim to give delegates a sound introduction to the law around the various types of non-occupation and subletting cases, and the processes involved when looking to recover possession in these cases.
Speakers: Kelly Lloyd and Georgia Goddard | Housing Management and Property Litigation
Breach of Lease
Tuesday 11 August 2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This webinar is aimed at those starting out in their careers in leasehold management. We will discuss what to look for when interpreting a lease, as well as the remedies available to landlords for breach of lease.
Speakers: Esther Yeates and Georgia Maskell | Housing Management and Property Litigation
Defending Disrepair Claims - Law and Procedure
Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This session will provide an overview of a landlord’s obligations in relation to disrepair and housing conditions. The webinar will cover the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions and the legal process that landlords need to follow after receipt of a Letter of Claim.
Speakers: Rory Matheson and Zena Kanaan | Housing Management and Property Litigation
Arrears Recovery for Leasehold Properties Including Shared Ownership
Tuesday 13 October 2026 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
This webinar aims to raise awareness of some of the common and practical issues that can arise when dealing with rent and service charge arrears in respect of leasehold properties, including shared ownership stock.
Speakers: Shabnam Shekarian and Ben Tarbard | Housing Management and Property Litigation
Legal Tools to Combat Anti-Social Behaviour
Thursday 17 November 2026 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
In this webinar we will look at the legal tools and tactics available to address anti-social behaviour with the aim of achieving the best outcome for those affected by residential nuisance behaviour.
Speakers: Charlotte Ash and Marcia Campbell | Housing Management and Property Litigation
Law and Procedure Following Death of Tenant
Tuesday 8 December 2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
“What happens to a tenancy when a tenant dies?” is one of the most common questions posed on our advice line. It is important for landlords to understand the law relating to succession and inheritance of tenancies as well as discretionary rights which may allow a person to be granted a new tenancy after a tenant dies. We will take you through these key legal principles and how landlords can seek possession of properties following the death of a tenant.
Speakers: Hassan Dervish and Shadale Miller-Guy | Housing Management and Property Litigation
Hoarded Properties - The Legal Options
Tuesday 26 January 2027 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
In this Webinar, we will discuss the particular risks associated with hoarding and challenges social landlords face in trying to support their residents to clear excessive clutter, particularly in today’s climate of social distancing. We will review the legal remedies available to landlords to resolve hoarding cases where all other support fails.
Speakers: Mandeep Sahota and Melissa Arslan | Housing Management and Property Litigation
Section 20 Consultation Requirements and Best Practice
Thursday 11 February 2027 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
This webinar covers an important aspect of the Section 20 statutory consultation process that needs to be complied with and will be of benefit to those involved in service charge recovery.
Speakers: Aoife Murphy and Ronnie Pumfrey | Housing Management and Property Litigation
Tenancy Management - Assignment, Mutual Exchange and Succession
Tuesday 16 March 2027 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
In this webinar, we will provide an introduction and overview of the law and processes around assignment, mutual exchange and succession.
Speakers: Charlotte Knight and Lilian Buttle | Housing Management and Property Litigation
A Housing Officer's Guide to Court Proceedings
Thursday 22 April 2027 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Going to court can be a stressful experience in a new environment for housing professionals whether representing their organisation or attending as a witness. The aim of this Webinar is to help attendees understand the best way to prepare cases for Court and what to expect on the day.
Speakers: Nina Dhadwal and Megan Wood | Housing Management and Property Litigation
Leasehold Management - Managing the Managing Agents
Tuesday 11 May 2027 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
This webinar will benefit housing management and leasehold professionals whose work includes managing estates where there is a management company or managing agent in place such as a Residents’ Management Company or a Right to Manage Company. These relationships can raise challenges for the landlord and tenant to deal with, particularly where the management organisation is not fulfilling its duties effectively. This session looks at some of the common issues that can arise in these situations and what steps landlords and tenants can take to address them.
Speakers: Kirsten Taylor and Rebecca Eastwood | Housing Management and Property Litigation
Rent Arrears and Possession
Tuesday 15 June 2027 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This webinar will benefit those housing professionals who work in income recovery and possession in particular. We will look at how tenure affects rent recovery, the Pre-Action Protocol for Rent Arrears, what notices must be served, issuing proceedings and the best way to prepare for court.
Speakers: Lina Amir and Ikram El-Ahmadi | Housing Management and Property Litigation
You will receive an email from Devonshires to confirm your place. Please note, places for all webinars are limited and may become oversubscribed. Clients of Devonshires will have priority and where we are heavily oversubscribed, we will limit places per organisation.

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