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Succession

As the demand for social housing has increased, so too has the value of a secure tenancy. With supply limited and demand high, there is growing pressure for succession.

Nitika Singh

Partner – Solicitor

Social Housing

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The right of succession in social housing refers to the legal right for a tenant’s spouse, partner, or family member to take over the tenancy when the original tenant dies. The rules vary depending on the type of tenancy and the landlord. Succession issues can be complicated and emotive. Succession issues that we have dealt with include:

Joint tenancies and succession
Succession rights regarding married tenants
Succession rights of relatives
Disputes as to entitlement to succeed
Under occupancy and succession

We can also advise you on unauthorised occupancy as a result of a failed attempt to succeed to a tenancy and any other associated litigation.

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The housing team is well organised and personable. The fee earners have a good understanding of their cases and have good relationships with the local authority clients.

Nitika Singh gives strong leadership to the team and is ahead of anticipating and dealing with issues on complex cases.

Pamela Bachu is extremely experienced and is a very confident and capable pair of hands on any complex case. She has a realistic yet tenacious approach.