Category: Occupation Contracts

  • Insights from Coastal Housing Group Ltd v Mitchell [2024] EWHC 2831 (Ch)

    On 8 November 2024, the Hon. Mr. Justice Griffiths and His Honour Judge KC, provided significant clarification on key provisions under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and its supporting regulations. This decision underscores the Act’s emphasis on consumer protection, particularly regarding landlords’ obligations to ensure properties are fit for habitation. The case focused on…

  • Occupation Contracts

    Occupation Contacts Cathrine Grubb provides guidance on which agreements will be occupation contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and which will not. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (‘RH(W)A 2016’) implements a number of changes. The most significant of which is the abolition of many of the old forms of tenancy replacing these…