Forbes offer a comprehensive service to registered providers and local authorities. We provide specialist advice, guidance and support to enable our clients to satisfy their legal obligations in respect of all aspects of housing management.
Our advice is practical - we use straightforward language and offer innovative solutions. We conduct policy and procedure reviews to ensure that our clients' housing management practices are lawful and in-keeping with the regulatory framework. We also carry out document reviews and routinely assist clients with creating precedent documents.
We offer bespoke training to clients which can be tailored to suit the needs of employees with differing levels of expertise and experience. We also offer legal surgeries and regularly provide our clients with insights and e-news to keep them abreast of legal developments.
Here are some examples of areas in which we can assist:
Breach of tenancy injunctions
Failed succession claims
Assignment and mutual exchange
Disability discrimination and Equality Act 2010 issues
Tenancy fraud and unlawful subletting
Trespass and interim possession orders
General tenancy management and review of policy and procedures
Section 21 claims for assured shorthold tenancies
Here are some examples of areas in which we can assist:
Breach of tenancy injunctions
Failed succession claims
Assignment and mutual exchange
Disability discrimination and Equality Act 2010 issues
Tenancy fraud and unlawful subletting
Trespass and interim possession orders
General tenancy management and review of policy and procedures
Section 21 claims for assured shorthold tenancies
We find that Forbes have a wealth of experience in all elements of our housing management needs.
Chambers 2024
Not only did Forbes handle complex and sophisticated matters greatly, they also explained these in a way which was understandable and comprehendible.
Chambers 2024
The firm is always very responsive and the service is excellent.
Chambers 2024
Forbes are involved in a number of schemes where we purchase ‘off the shelf’ Section 106 developments, and where the timescales are short between exchanging contracts with the developer and build completion of the first affordable units. Forbes always work to our timescales for the drafting of the Shared Ownership lease and setting up the conveyancing.
Legal 500 2024
Forbes is a well known legal practice within our social housing sector. Having worked with many other legal practices, I view their success is down to their solid team work and communication. Always reasonable and adaptable to our business needs.
Legal 500 2024
Partner, Head of Housing and Regeneration (Property), Housing & Regeneration
Partner, Head of Housing and Regeneration (Litigation), Housing & Regeneration
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0800 689 0831 - Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Please note that our offices will be closed from midday, Friday 20th December 2024
The offices will be open as usual on Monday 23rd December 2024.
The offices will then be closed from Tuesday 24th December through to Wednesday 1st January (inc), reopening as usual from 2nd January 2025.
The emergency contact number during this time is - 01772 220022 or 01254 675050.