Mollie McQuade

Solicitor

Solicitor in the housing litigation team

Mollie is a member of the firm’s housing litigation team, specialising in possession claims, access issues, anti-social behaviour and housing disrepair.

She provides advice to a range of housing clients, from local authorities to registered providers, effectively and practically. Mollie regularly engages in advocacy within the County Courts, having conducted numerous housing-related hearings. Mollie is driven to provide a high-quality and friendly approach to all clients.

My specialisms

Possession claims
Access issues
Anti-social behaviour
Housing disrepair claims

My insights

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...

Using Closure Orders to tackle persistent ASB July 3, 2026

Antisocial behaviour continues to have a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities. ASB Awareness Week is an important...

Forced Access - Plymouth Community Homes Limited v Hammond [2026] June 9, 2026

A recent County Court case of Plymouth Community Homes Limited v Hammond [2026] (Plymouth) considered the issue of forced access in the...

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...

A recent case on proportionality and hearsay in possession proceedings March 5, 2026

As addressed by Giles Peaker in Nearly Legal, the recent case of The Co-operative Development Society Ltd v XXX pulled out key issues a...

Can the court grant a landlord the right to force entry to a property? November 3, 2025

The recent County Court case of Southern Housing v James Emmanuel considered the issue of forced entry terms in access injunctions. ...

Housing succession claims – Who classes as a ‘stepchild’? August 8, 2025

The recent Court of Appeal case, Abdelrahman v Islington LBC [2025], offered useful guidance as to who is considered a ‘stepchild’ for...

The importance of proper service and complete bundles June 13, 2025

In the recent County Court Appeal case of Jeffrey v Teevan (2025), the court showcased the importance of compliance with service...

Breach of Access Injunctions - Connexus v Weaver [2025] June 12, 2025

The Court of Appeal in Connexus Homes Limited v Weaver and Anr [2025], decided an appeal from an access injunction, contempt of court...

Proportionality – Seeking possession against a tenant with a disability April 30, 2025

The recent High Court case of Thiam v Richmond Housing Partnership (2025) EWHC 933 (KB), considered the issue of proportionality when...

Crime and Policing Bill 2025 – The Second Reading April 1, 2025

The Crime and Policing Bill 2025 had its second reading in Parliament on 10 March 2025. The reading led to a significant number of...

Is service by post deemed service? January 24, 2025

As reported on Nearly Legal, the recent Court of Appeal case of D’Aubigny v Khan & Anor (2025), clarified the Court’s position with...

The court’s jurisdiction – Breathing Space Moratoriums January 6, 2025

The most recent case of Seculink Ltd v Forbes (2024) provided useful guidance on the operation of the debt-breathing space regulations. ...

Renters' Rights Bill - Committee stage December 11, 2024

The Renters Rights Bill has now completed its committee stage within the House of Commons. This stage involves a number of selected MPs...

Can fees paid by a tenant before the enactment of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 prevent a landlord from recovering possession under S.21 Housing Act 1998? December 10, 2024

The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 01 June 2019. In the recent Court of Appeal case of Martyna Switaj v Adrian McClenaghan...

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