Housing Day 2026: Latest developments in housing law
Speakers
Housing teamVenue
The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38 – 43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PEFee
From £160 + VAT
Housing Day is back – Early Bird tickets now available
Save the date for the return of Cornerstone Barristers’ annual Housing Day on Monday, 5th October 2026.
Recognised as one of the leading events in the housing law calendar, Housing Day brings together housing professionals from across the sector for a day of expert legal insight, thought-provoking discussion and valuable networking.
Whether you work in private practice, a local authority, a housing association or the wider housing sector, this is an event not to be missed.
Get your discounted tickets now
While the full programme will be announced soon, you can secure your place today with our Early Bird discounted tickets.
The Early Bird ticket rate of £160 + VAT is now available until 1st September 2026 after which the standard ticket rate of £180 + VAT will apply.
The day will also include a networking drinks reception, providing the perfect opportunity to continue conversations and connect with colleagues and speakers.
Learn from the best
Cornerstone Barristers’ Housing Team is recognised as a leader in the field by all the major legal directories, ranked as a Tier 1 Set for Social Housing in the Legal 500 and a Band 1 Set in Chambers UK Bar, ensuring you will learn from the very best barristers in the business.
- Programme
09:30 – 09:45 Registration and refreshments
09:45 – 10:00 Opening address and welcome
10:00 – 10:55 Morning Plenary
Renters Rights Act 2025 update and Crime and Policing Act 2026 with Kuljit Bhogal KC, Andrew Lane, Riccardo Calzavara and Luke Decker
10:55 – 11:45 BREAKOUT SESSION 1
Lawful decision-making (practical session) with Kelvin Rutledge KC, Sarah Salmon and Lindsay Johnson
Housing Fraud and short-term lets with Andrew Lane and Victoria Osler
Housing regulation including ombudsman decisions with Dr Lois Lane and Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris
11:45 – 12:15 Refreshments
12:15 – 13:00 BREAKOUT SESSION 2
Access Injunctions with Kuljit Bhogal KC, Luke Decker and Deia Russell-Smith
Dealing with vexatious tenants/civil restraint orders with Catherine Rowlands and Victoria Osler
Section 204 appeals and suitability with Andrew Lane and Alistair Cantor
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch and coffee
14:00 – 14:55 BREAKOUT SESSION 3
Court of Protection/mental health capacity/disability discrimination with Tara O’Leary, Lindsay Johnson and Alexander Campbell
Use of AI in housing litigation with Matthew Feldman and Deia Russel-Smith
Awaab’s Law with Catherine Rowlands and Luke Decker
15:00 – 16:00 Afternoon Plenary
16:00 – 17:00 Networking Reception
We look forward to welcoming you to our event.
Timings, content and speakers are subject to change