Daniel Grütters and Olivia Beach, representing the Claimant, overturned a refusal on the papers in a judicial review at the oral renewal hearing in a judicial review claim brought against Places for People Homes Ltd. The claim centres on whether the Claimant’s home is “social housing” pursuant to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 such that the restrictions on rent increases set by the Regulator for Social Housing apply.

The Claimant, a 73-year-old disabled woman, has lived in her home for more than 20 years. Her home is part of a scheme, along with approximately 35 other properties, all of whom have received notice from the Defendant of a rent increase of 20%.

There is no existing case law on this issue and HHJ Pearce granted permission on all three grounds, with the hearing now proceeding to a 3-day substantive hearing in 2027.

Daniel and Olivia are instructed by Oliver Edwards at Greater Manchester Law Centre. The Defendant was represented by Ranjit Bose KC and Sarah Salmond, who were instructed by Ward Hadaway LLP.

Read the press coverage of the case here.