Inquests – a short guide for bereaved families
We have produced this guide because we are concerned about the rising number of homeless deaths in the UK and want to offer support and information to bereaved families who…
The housing crisis means more and more of us are living in rented accommodation. For some of the most vulnerable members of our community this means dealing with difficult landlords and living with the permanent fear of eviction and homelessness. On this page you can find out about our housing advice services and how we are campaigning for secure and safe accommodation for all.
GMLC’s housing work on the cover of Law Society Messenger
Following Kathleen Cosgrove’s win at the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2021, the Manchester Law Society Messenger has run a version of our housing law and campaigns…
GMLC’s Kathy Cosgrove wins Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award
As our housing lawyer Kathy Cosgrove wins a LALY Award, we recap GMLC’s recent housing casework and campaigns. This month, we’re delighted to say that our housing solicitor Kathy Cosgrove…
‘Grounds for eviction?’: social housing evictions after Covid
Following the end of the ‘evictions ban’, we did some research into the social housing sector in Greater Manchester. In this article, we evaluate Social Housing Providers’ responses to our…
No Justice No Peace – 14 June 2021, 18:00 – 19:30
On the fourth anniversary of the devastating fire that killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower, Bolton Trades Council and Greater Manchester Law Centre brings together four campaigns that have suffered…
GMLC signs open letter to Andy Burnham: establish a GM Land Commission!
GMLC has signed the following open letter alongside at least 58 other organisations. You can see the full list of signatories here. To Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, A…
GMLC High Court case: 4000 asylum seekers protected from Covid evictions
GMLC and Deighton Pierce Glynn have been representing clients against the Home Office to prevent them from being evicted during the pandemic. The cases have potential repercussions for thousands of…
Online injustice during Covid-19
Guest article by author and barrister David Renton. He specialises in housing, discrimination and employment law. He acts for vulnerable tenants in disrepair possession hearings, and for employees, principally in…
‘Breathing space’ or thin air? The Debt Respite Scheme is no solution to spiralling rental debts
On 31 March 2021, the current eviction ‘ban’ ends and the extended warning of eviction for tenants of longer notice periods falls away. In place of these safety nets, the…
I Thought They Said ‘No Covid Evictions’?
This is a guest article written by Housing Law Practitioner and GMLC Member Nick Donlon. The government announced on 8 January an extension of the stay on enforcement of evictions…