There are many occasions in which a Registered Provider landlord wishes to carry out extensive works to one of its buildings. This might be to add to or redevelop a building. Or it might be to carry out repairs and maintenance. After Grenfell, a Registered Provider might be faced with the need to carry out extensive repairs, modifications and improvements. How does this wish or need to carry out such works conflict with a tenant’s right to enjoy occupation and use of premises pursuant to the landlord’s covenant for quiet enjoyment contained in the lease, and the landlord’s implied covenant not to derogate from grant?

Since the Right to Buy scheme began in October 1980 nearly 1.87 million homes have been sold under the system. Councils were encouraged by the idea that the properties sold would be replaced, keeping council stock new and up to date. This has not been the case in recent years, being exacerbated by the extension of the Right to Buy scheme to housing associations.

Penningtons Manches has further strengthened its top class social housing team with the arrival of partner Mark Sellers.