Often decisions are made by public bodies such as housing associations or local authorities which just do not feel right. It is possible that those decisions are in fact unlawful or entirely unreasonable which would mean they can be challenged in the High Court. This process is known as Judicial Review.
Our solicitors have been advising our clients in relation to such cases for generations. We have a highly successful record of reversing their decisions through legal challenges in the Courts. For more detail please see our public law page.
There are numerous examples of Local Authorities acting unlawfully, where a judicial review can provide an effective remedy.
This complex area of law requires specialist representation. We appreciate the importance of securing a good outcome for all our clients. If you believe your Local Authority is acting unlawfully in relation to your housing case, or you simply need to understand if you have grounds to challenge your local authority, please contact us to see if we can help.
Our expert solicitors will assess your claim very carefully and provide you with the correct advice on what can be achieved and funding options.
Our lawyers will clearly guide you on the legal process, keeping you up to date throughout.
Our lawyers will work very hard to achieve the best and quickest outcome possible for your case.
This complex area of law requires specialist representation. Hodge Jones and Allen, have the necessary housing, property and public law background to enable them to provide the highest standards of representation.
We appreciate the importance of securing a good outcome for all our clients, hence, why our solicitors will work tirelessly on your behalf. We will also ensure that we keep you properly informed and updated about your case throughout.
As one of the few firms to hold both a housing and public law franchise to enable us to provide legal aid, we are in a unique position to offer exceptionally experienced solicitors and advocates to assist you with every stage of dealing with these difficult matters. It is important to seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity as the time frames to challenge decisions is often short, and require consideration prior to starting the process.
To see examples of how our solicitors have helped clients to challenge housing decisions, please see our case studies page.