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Alexander Panayi | Trainee

I joined HJA as a Housing Paralegal in March 2016. I have previously worked as a paralegal for over 3 years, with almost 2 years specifically in Housing Law.

As a keen advocate I have represented clients via the Court Duty Scheme at Barnet and Clerkenwell & Shoreditch County Courts, the latter of which is through HJA. In addition, I have advocated in other County Courts across London on behalf of both Landlords and Tenants, in bringing and defending possession proceedings.

I run my own case load, to include possession proceedings, homelessness and disrepair. I have also recently joined the Property Disputes team. In particular, I enjoy defending possession proceedings involving section 21 and deposit protection matters.

Education

Law LLB (Hons) 2:1– Nottingham Trent University, 2008-2011
Legal Practice Course – College of Law, 2011-2012

Career

Paralegal at Hodge Jones & Allen, March 2016 – present
Paralegal at Moreland & Co Solicitors, September 2014 – February 2016
Paralegal at SSP Law, January 2013 – August 2014
Citizens Advice Bureau (Hendon) August 2012 – November 2012

Client comments

“You were fantastic and I would recommend you to friends and family.Thank you for all your help.”

Personal interests

I regularly play football and am an avid supporter of Chelsea FC, as well as following the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. In addition I enjoy tennis, having attended Wimbledon on numerous occasions. I enjoy eating out and travelling, having most recently visited India and Italy.

Posts by Alexander Panayi

No choices and no hope – Homes for Asylum seekers described as “a disgrace”

Posted on 13th March 2018

Around 40,000 people are currently housed by the Home Office while their claims for refugee status are decided. In 2012 the Home Office contracts to provide housing for dispersed asylum seekers were taken from Local Authorities and awarded to three companies, G4S, Serco and Clearsprings Ready Homes under the Compass (Commercial and Operational Managers Procuring Asylum Support Services) contracts. These contracts run until 2019.

Asbestos – is it the responsibility of your Landlord?

Posted on 2nd February 2018

Asbestos is a set of six naturally occurring silicate minerals and was commonly used in buildings. Asbestos fibres were woven into fabrics or mixed in cement, plastic and other materials to make them stronger. This was profitable for business but highly toxic.

#SocialHousing – the reality of what’s to come

Posted on 4th December 2017

The previous #SocialHousing positionIf we turn back time and go back a decade or so, we would consider #SocialHousing to be an opportunity for those who had low income to find a place they can call home. Where a council had accepted a duty to house a homeless person/family, that individual/family was far more likely to secure suitable accommodation in the social sector. For example, most councils general position (noted in their policies) was that applicants would be given three offers of accommodation. If all three were rejected then the council would advise that their duty would come to an end. Why was it easier back then? It’s quite simple. It is because councils had enough housing stock to offer vulnerable individuals/families on low income, social housing.

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