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I am a housing management lawyer and a member of the firm’s Housing Management Team. I specialise in all aspects of housing management including anti-social behaviour and disrepair and regularly handle complex matters raising defences and issues under the Equality Act 2010. I have also advised on illegal occupancy, trespass, succession issues, housing minors, supported accommodation and homelessness. Having practiced in Wales for over 20 years I have particular expertise in navigating the wholesale changes brought in by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 on 1 December 2022.
I have worked in the social housing sector my entire career and spent some time as an in-house solicitor for a Welsh Local Authority. My time at the Local Authority gave me a real insight into the challenges and needs of social housing providers which has helped me tailor advice and solutions for clients.
I am an experienced advocate regularly representing clients in the County Court in relation to injunctions, committals and possession claims. I am an accomplished trainer having provided an array of training to clients as well as speaking at various sector focused conferences and events.
Bethan Gladwyn stands out as a leading expert in housing law. She is trusted to provide us with a pragmatic approach.
Bethan is a trusted and reliable source of support and advice. We have been impressed by her levels of responsiveness and flexibility.
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- Successfully represented the tenant in the case of Jarvis v Evans [2020] EWCA Civ 854 which was the first case to reach the appellate courts concerning provisions of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 in relation to private landlord licensing.
- Advising various Local Authorities and RSLs in Wales in relation to the implementation of Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 including ensuring that all new occupation contracts met with the Act’s requirements
- Successfully represented the Defendant landlord in a disrepair claim seeking guidance from the courts on the handling of expert evidence in disrepair claims
Bethan has an excellent understanding of the issues we face and finds appropriate, effective solutions.
