Trinity Housing barrister Parissa Najah was a contributing speaker at Chambers' 2026 Housing Conference held in Leeds, where she delivered a talk entitled:
‘Shelter from the Storm – Practical Updates in Homelessness Law’
Parissa’s talk provides a practical update on the most recent changes and developments in homelessness law, public law principles, supporting legislation and case law relevant to those working in housing law.
There is a handout that accompanies the session. If you do not have a copy and would like one, please email:
civilclerks@trinitychambers.co.uk.
Parissa's comprehensive talk covers the following topics:
- Changes following the Renters’ Rights Act including the ‘threatened with homelessness’ definition and validity of Section 8 notices
- Intentional homelessness, Deliberate Act and Mental Health Housing Needs Assessments
- Suitability of accommodation offers while carrying out homelessness duties
This recorded seminar and its accompanying notes are made available for educational and information purposes only. The views expressed in it are those of the speaker. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The speaker and Trinity Chambers accept no responsibility for the continuing accuracy of the contents. Contact Trinity Chambers if you have a specific legal query.