Local Government Law

Our very experienced local government lawyers can be instructed to deal with the full breadth of local government and public law litigation.

Our work in this area covers:

ASB Injunctions under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, including cases involving minors.
Residential Landlord and Tenant litigation covering claims for possession, disrepair and fitness for human habitation disputes and breaches of covenant. We represent both social landlords and tenants and are therefore uniquely placed to advise on the most appropriate strategies, anticipating the actions of the opponent.
Statutory nuisance proceedings under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Planning Enforcement, including prosecutions under s.187A Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and injunctions under s.187B Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Environmental crime prosecutions involving individuals and businesses under the Environmental Protection Act 1990
Environmental Health investigations and prosecutions involving food businesses.
Tenancy fraud, including proceedings under the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013, s.171 Housing Act 1996 and Fraud Act 2006
Unlawful eviction claims
Licensing applications

We represent councils, social housing providers, private landlords and social housing tenants.

“Their handling of my property case was swift and professional. Without them it would have been a long and drawn out process. They came highly recommended and I would use them again without hesitation”

- Jason Pennycooke

“Great team and very helpful information. Simao was particularly helpful around a tenancy dispute and ways to negotiate fairly. He gave advice that simply made the case evaporate without going to court.”

- O Olagundoye

“Dear Jessica and Black Antelope...I wanted to take a moment to express my deep and unending gratitude for the excellent services and unwavering support you have provided during this incredibly stressful time. I cannot express how thankful I am that you were recommended to us, as it is because of you and Mr. Simao that my children and I still have a home to return to.”

- AA

Local Government Law case studies

Mortgage Possession Case Study

Black Antelope Law was instructed by RC, a Defendant to a Claim for Possession of the former matrimonial home brought by Virgin Money , the mortgage company.

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Unlawful Eviction

Black Antelope Law was instructed by MC, a private tenant who had initially been illegally evicted out of her home by her ex-partner and whose landlord subsequently refused to readmit her.

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Claim for Disrepair and Specific Performance

Black Antelope Law was instructed by VD, a social housing tenant, to bring a claim for disrepair after she had tried and failed to get her landlords to repair her flat for over 5 years.