Banita Gogia

Associate

Associate in the housing litigation team

Specialising in housing litigation and social landlord representation, Banita brings over 17 years of experience advising on complex housing matters across both the private sector and the Law Centres Network. Her expertise spans all aspects of possession claims, anti-social behaviour and injunctions.

Banita supports social landlords, charities and social businesses with legal challenges, including housing litigation and disrepair.

My specialisms

Housing litigation
Possession claims (all aspects)
Anti-social behaviour
Injunctions
Homelessness

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No gas safety certificate, no section 21 eviction? The supreme court weighs in August 7, 2026

The landlord has been granted permission to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision in respect of whether it is necessary for the...

Respect Orders confirmed from 26 October 2026 July 17, 2026

On 15 July 2026, the Government confirmed the legal framework for Respect Orders coming into force, further confirming that the new...

ASB Awareness Week – tenant to landlord: a change in perspective, not the law June 30, 2026

I joined Anthony Collins in November 2025 after working in Law Centres representing tenants for many years. Since moving from tenant to...

Court of Appeal provides guidance on landlord errors in deposit prescribed information June 8, 2026

Landlords granting assured tenancies are required to comply with tenancy deposit obligations under the Housing Act 2004 (the 2004 Act)....

Crime and Policing Act 2026 May 18, 2026

The Crime and Policing Bill received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. This means that we now know the final provisions for various changes...

Crime and Policing Bill - current status March 9, 2026

The Crime and Policing Bill 2025 progressed through the Report Stage on 2 March 2026. This Report Stage allows the House of Lords the...

What does the Government’s update to the Tenant Fees Act mean for landlords? January 6, 2026

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has issued updated amendments and guidance to the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (TFA) ...

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