Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is taking the Crown Estate to court over an eviction dispute. The Crown Estate wants to convert the restaurant's space in Victory House into offices, claiming it's necessary for refurbishment. Veeraswamy's parent company, MW Eat, argues the eviction is unnecessary and has offered alternatives.
London's Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is suing the Crown Estate to prevent eviction after its lease was not renewed. The restaurant, open since 1926, faces closure as the Crown Estate plans to refurbish the building for office space.
A Delhi court has refused to grant interim protection to the Indian Polo Association (IPA) against the Centre's order to vacate the Jaipur Polo Ground. Officials have already taken physical possession of the 15.20-acre land. The court cited previous rejections of similar requests and judicial discipline.
Over 1,000 Orang Asli from 19 tribes protested in Putrajaya demanding recognition of ancestral lands and an end to evictions, targeting Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Palestinians in East Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood face accelerated evictions by Israeli authorities, with 59 properties destroyed since late 2023, amid diverted global attention to conflicts in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon.
A new bill in England will allow social housing landlords to evict domestic abuse perpetrators, protecting victims. It also extends the right-to-buy tenancy requirement from 3 to 10 years and aims to fix the decline in social housing.
The Indian Centre clarifies in Delhi High Court that June 5, 2026, is an 'option' for Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate, not a forced takeover date, easing apprehensions of 14,000 members and 600 employees amid plans to strengthen defence infrastructure.
The Land and Development Office (L&DO) has issued an eviction order for the Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC) premises due to an unpaid rent of Rs 48 crore. L&DO sent three notices since September last year, with the latest just weeks before the eviction order. Club members were reportedly not informed of the long-pending dues.
Delhi Gymkhana Club management assured 600 employees their jobs are secure after a government order to vacate premises by June 5. Employees fear for livelihoods, while the club challenges the directive in court. Legal efforts are underway to protect staff interests.
Indian tenancy laws mandate a legal process for eviction, prohibiting landlords from forceful removal. Key steps include a written rental agreement, serving a formal eviction notice (15 days for monthly, 6 months for yearly tenancies), and adhering to specific grounds like non-payment of rent or lease expiry. The Model Tenancy Act, 2021, aims to modernize these regulations.
CHP's Manisa branch protested the eviction of the party's headquarters by police following a court decision. Speakers vowed to overcome the setback and emphasized unity and the power of the people's will.
Delhi Gymkhana Club members and employees are preparing to challenge the Centre's order to hand over its 27.3-acre land, citing security reasons. Members, engaging Abhishek Manu Singhvi, argue the grounds are frivolous and question the lack of transparency and impact on employees.
Maricarmen, 87, is facing eviction from her home of over 70 years in Madrid. She has until May 31st to leave the property, which was bought by foreign funds. She spoke at a housing rights demonstration, urging the government to intervene.
CHP delegation met with Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi amid a crisis at the party's headquarters. The CHP delegation conveyed concerns about police presence and requested that security forces refrain from using force at the HQ.
Since March, 35 Hong Kong families have been evicted from subdivided housing units following the implementation of a new law aimed at eradicating substandard homes. Housing authorities have assisted some households in applying for transitional housing.
Marseille Habitat president Amine Kessaci criticized the idea of collective punishment after a court rejected the eviction of two families whose sons were convicted of drug trafficking. Kessaci argued the law is unclear and could unfairly penalize innocent family members.
Palestinians in East Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood face eviction and home demolitions, with Israeli authorities facilitating settlement expansion. Residents and rights groups decry the process as discriminatory, while Israeli officials deny claims of ethnic cleansing.
Palestinians in East Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood are facing increasing evictions and home demolitions by Israeli authorities, who cite lack of permits. Residents and rights groups allege a deliberate policy to displace Palestinians for Israeli settlers and Jewish sites, a claim rejected by Israeli officials who cite historical claims and legal processes.
The UK Renters' Rights Act, effective May 1, 2026, overhauls eviction rules. Landlords must use one of 11 grounds, categorized as mandatory or discretionary, with strict notice periods and conditions for possession.
When Law Yin-ping moved into a village house in Yick Yuen Tsuen, Hung Shui Kiu, in northwest Hong Kong more than a decade ago with her granddaughters, it never crossed her mind that they could one day be homeless – and forcibly separated. The Tuen Mun village falls within the government’s planned Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area, which is set to become a high-end professional services and logistics hub under the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Law, who is nearly 70, said on Sunday...
When Law Yin-ping moved into a village house in Yick Yuen Tsuen in northwest Hong Kong’s Lam Tei more than a decade ago with her granddaughters, it never crossed her mind that they could one day be rendered homeless – and forcibly separated. The Tuen Mun village falls within the government’s planned Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area, which is set to become a high-end professional services and logistics hub under the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Law, who is nearly 70, said on Sunday...
Police say some children causing mayhem in Nottingham see getting arrested as a badge of honour.
The rising number of private renters in Britain have for too long put up with chronically insecure tenancy agreements and poor conditionsThe defining trend in British housing in recent decades has been towards private renting. The sector in England nearly doubled in size between 2004 and 2013. By 2023 almost two-fifths of households were either renting privately or socially. Meanwhile, the dream of home ownership has steadily eroded: 39% of 25- to 34-year-olds owned their home in 2023, 20 percentage points lower than the peak (59%) in 2000. Many younger adults now rent from a private landlord as the default, and expect to do so for the rest of their lives.Which is why the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act is important. Until last week, landlords could evict a tenant for requesting a reasonable repair, or challenging a rent hike. A poll in 2023 for the charity Shelter found that tenants who complained to their landlord or local authority were 159% more likely to be served a no-fault eviction notice than those who did not. The fear was that complaints could cost tenants their homes. It was customary for landlords to pre-emptively evict tenants if they wanted to raise rents. Continue reading...
The WA government's decision to axe no-grounds evictions could signal more policy backdowns as politicians adjust to a changing political landscape, writes state political reporter Keane Bourke.
