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29 September 2026
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Why choose me
When things go wrong with homes, leases or tenancies, I help organisations put them right. I’m passionate about supporting organisations that provide housing and essential community services.
I help clients solve real-world problems that directly affect homes, communities and housing services by combining technical legal expertise with a practical understanding of the housing and leasehold management sector. I also understand the operational challenges faced by registered providers, managing agents and landlords.
I advise on housing and leasehold management, service charge recovery, possession proceedings, tenancy enforcement, breaches of tenancy, lease interpretation and enforcement, property and land disputes, injunction proceedings, and Right to Manage and management company issues.
I regularly act for registered providers of social housing, housing associations, supported housing providers and care sector organisations, as well as managing agents and property management companies. I also support developers, property investors, private landlords and leaseholders.
I make myself accessible to clients and provide prompt responses, even when deadlines are tight. I build long-term relationships and take the time to develop a deep understanding of each client’s organisation and objectives.
Outside work, I enjoy keeping active through running, rafting and fitness training.
When things go wrong with homes, leases or tenancies, I help organisations put them right. I’m passionate about supporting organisations that provide housing and essential community services.
I help clients solve real-world problems that directly affect homes, communities and housing services by combining technical legal expertise with a practical understanding of the housing and leasehold management sector. I also understand the operational challenges faced by registered providers, managing agents and landlords.
I advise on housing and leasehold management, service charge recovery, possession proceedings, tenancy enforcement, breaches of tenancy, lease interpretation and enforcement, property and land disputes, injunction proceedings, and Right to Manage and management company issues.
I regularly act for registered providers of social housing, housing associations, supported housing providers and care sector organisations, as well as managing agents and property management companies. I also support developers, property investors, private landlords and leaseholders.
I make myself accessible to clients and provide prompt responses, even when deadlines are tight. I build long-term relationships and take the time to develop a deep understanding of each client’s organisation and objectives.
Outside work, I enjoy keeping active through running, rafting and fitness training.
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Questions my clients ask me
As a lease gets shorter, a property can become more difficult to sell or remortgage, and its value may decrease. If your lease falls below 80 years, you may also have to pay a ‘marriage value’ premium when extending it. Subject to eligibility, leaseholders have a statutory right to extend their lease by 90 years under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.
Social landlords are expected to take a proportionate approach before pursuing possession proceedings. This typically includes issuing warnings, offering mediation or support, liaising with relevant agencies such as the police, environmental health and social services, and considering the use of Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) before resorting to court action.
Early planning is essential. Reviewing leases, consultation requirements, procurement arrangements and cost recovery mechanisms before works begin can help prevent costly disputes and delays later in the process.