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Landlord & Tenant
Acting for landlords, tenants, and estate and lettings agents in both an advisory and representative capacity, Balahl deals with a number of property-related issues and disputes. In recent months, he has achieved several successes in the courts for a variety of clients, including social housing tenants, private landlords, and lettings agents.
Balahl has experience in the following areas:
- Possession proceedings and eviction
- Injunction applications
- Unlawful evictions
- Squatters
- Forfeiture
- Leaseholder service charge disputes
- Breaches to quiet enjoyment
- Disrepair
- HMO and Licensing
Property Disputes
Balahl is very adept in all manner of property disputes and regularly advises property owners and other interested parties. He has worked closely with other professionals such as Chartered Building Surveyors and Local Authority Planning Officers in order to identify the best solutions for his clients.
He has experience in the following areas:
- Boundary disputes
- Party Wall disputes
- Adverse Possession claims
- Easements
Contractual Disputes
Acting in an advisory and representative capacity for both claimants and defendants, Balahl is utilised by solicitors and lay clients to assist in the interpretation of contracts and ambiguous clauses and offers expert advice when considering the efficacy of litigation. His professional and honest advice at times results in matters being settled out-of-court in order to reduce the cost burden on clients.
Balahl has experience in the following areas:
- Consumer Rights
- Building and construction disputes
- Goods and services disputes
- General Breach of Contract
Housing Law
Acting in both an advisory and representative capacity, Balahl assists tenants and applicants for Council/Social Housing. He is able to advise on the merits of pursuing an application for Council/Social Housing and considers matters such as medical and family composition issues.
Balahl has experience in the following areas:
- Statutory Reviews (s.202 Reviews)
- Section 204 Appeals in the County Court
- Representation at Appeal Hearings
Family Law
With a busy family practice, Balahl regularly appears in court, representing both mothers and fathers in cases concerning child contact and custody issues. He is deeply empathetic around the emotional impact family matters bring about, with his advocacy style being defined as “intense” in order to meet his clients’ objectives. A phenomenal trial advocate, Balahl's examination skills are forensic and meticulous in nature.
Balahl has experience in the following areas:
- Child contact and child arrangements
- Parental alienation
- Finding of Fact Hearings
- Prohibited Steps Orders
- Specific Issue Orders
- Non-Molestation Orders
- Occupation Orders
Shariah Law
Balahl has several years’ experience in all matters pertaining to Shariah law, having advised Mosques, Islamic Centres, Imaams, and the general Muslim community for several years. As an observant Muslim himself, he knows all too well the need for Shariah-compliant legal services and utilises his wealth of experience to achieve his clients’ desired outcomes.
Balahl has experience in the following areas:
- Family and child arrangements
- Wills and inheritance
- Mosque disputes
- Charity disputes
- Community disputes
- Commercial, including usury-free transactions
- Matters of Islamic Jurisprudence
Testimonials
Balahl Khan represented me in what was listed as a final hearing of a child arrangement order for keeping custody of my daughter. Although it being last minute, not even a weeks’ notice, I emailed over all the information I had about my case to him and he made sure he had thoroughly studied my case. He had clearly spent a lot of time preparing as this was shown when he represented me and got me the exact outcome I wanted. I have been very impressed with Mr Khan’s professionalism and communication and the continued support he has shown me as well, I would highly recommend him anyone who is needing a barrister. I am extremely happy with the outcome that I do not think I would have gotten without Mr Khan.
Barrister Balahl - is an extraordinary legal luminary with excellent communications skills including the ability to express arguments and ideas clearly. His determination, stamina, self-motivation, self-discipline and hardwork are phenomenal. His analytical mind and logical approach delivers positive results and or outcome.
Our client… whom you [Balahl] represented at a 2 day fact finding hearing in in his child arrangement matter was happy with the way you conducted the matter… As the instructing solicitor, I was happy with your attention to details and the way you were able read the bundle to understand the case at a short notice and confer. We hope to continue using your services in the future. I have also discussed your work ethic with my colleagues who have indicated interest in using your services.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Balahl Khan will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Balahl has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Balahl can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Balahl
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