Judge Jim Shepherd

Doughty Street Chambers

Law Friends stalwart Judge Jim Shepherd of Doughty Street Chambersspecialises in housing law for tenants and homelessness applicants in severe need. In the context of community care, he has been committed to tackling the plight of young homeless people and those who suffer from mental health issues. Jim continues to sit as a Judge in the First Tier Tribunal Property Chamber and in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal in Wales. He is ranked in the Legal 500 and by Chamber & Partners.

Jim returns once more to impart his vast knowledge on working in the property tribunal, focusing on:

Key words/topics

Types of service charge disputes

Dispensation

Fringe service charge disputes

Relevant law

Rent Act 1977

S. 20ZA Landlords and Tenants Act 1985

Disputes under the Housing Act 1988

Relevant case law

Daejan Investments Ltd v Benson and others [2013] UKSC 14