Social Housing: Tenants
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 8299 6000About
Provided by GT Stewart
Chambers Review
GT Stewart is experienced in all aspects of housing law, including disrepair claims and the defence of tenants against anti-social behaviour actions. The team regularly represents vulnerable clients in unlawful eviction and homelessness cases. It is adept at bringing claims born out of Equality Act 2010 issues and has additional strength in bring cases to appeal.
Work Highlights
- GT Stewart defended a tenant against possession proceedings on the basis that their landlord's actions amounted to direct discrimination due to their nationality.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at GT Stewart has excellent depth and breadth in dealing with a range of housing matters. Its lawyers are very responsive and have good attention to detail."
"GT Stewart has a highly skilled team that is able to deal with difficult and challenging cases and produce work of a high quality."
"They always worked as a team, never forgetting the needs of and benefit to the client. They provided excellent communication and clear, detailed information."
"GT Stewart is an excellent firm that does excellent work. It is always a pleasure to work with them as I know that everything will be done properly and at an expert level."
"The team at GT Stewart has excellent depth and breadth in dealing with a range of housing matters. Its lawyers are very responsive and have good attention to detail."
"GT Stewart has a highly skilled team that is able to deal with difficult and challenging cases and produce work of a high quality."
"They always worked as a team, never forgetting the needs of and benefit to the client. They provided excellent communication and clear, detailed information."
"GT Stewart is an excellent firm that does excellent work. It is always a pleasure to work with them as I know that everything will be done properly and at an expert level."
Notable Practitioners
Claire Wiles is an experienced social housing lawyer who regularly advises on homelessness, disrepair and unlawful eviction cases.
"Claire is an excellent solicitor who is thorough and really on top of everything. She is a pleasure to work with."
"Claire Wiles is an excellent solicitor who works tirelessly for her clients to achieve good results."
"Claire's knowledge of housing law is vast. She is a very safe pair of hands for any client with a housing issue."
"Claire is an excellent lawyer who has in-depth knowledge of the area and combines this with a straightforward and caring approach to her clients."
"Claire Wiles is a very professional and extremely knowledgeable lawyer who provides clear, precise and detailed instructions."