Park Square Barristers remains at the forefront of the North Eastern Circuit social housing market, with members instructed in possession proceedings, committals, injunctions, substantive trials and interim applications. The set is also active in cases raising Human Rights Act and Equality Act defences. Christopher Rafferty, head of the housing and property team, is instructed in complex housing and property proceedings, including disputes involving eviction, homelessness appeals, closure orders, proprietary estoppel and judicial review matters. Kelly Cronin regularly acts in landlord and tenant disputes for housing associations and tenants, including legally aided clients. Fiaz Siddique has a wide-ranging housing and property practice covering possession, anti-social behaviour, disrepair and injunctive relief.

Trinity Chambers is well-regarded for social housing on the North Eastern Circuit, with members regularly instructed in disrepair defence, including claims under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. The set also handles leasehold, welfare benefits, social care, discrimination, judicial review and Court of Protection matters. Peter Marcus is instructed by social landlords in disrepair, anti-social behaviour and possession proceedings. Gary Willock acts for landlords and tenants in housing disputes involving disability discrimination and capacity issues.