Shauna Helyer

Paralegal, Housing & Regeneration

Preston

01254 222 395

About Shauna

I am a Paralegal with over 6 years of experience working predominantly with Registered Providers and I have also worked in house for a local authority. I have a degree in Law (LLB Hons) and have completed my LPC. My work has included:-

Shared ownership and open market sales, including off plan sales
Right to Buy / Right to Acquire sales
Freehold / leasehold enquiries and resales, including interim and final staircasing, collection of sinking fund repayments and right to buy / right to acquire repayments
Preparation of licences to assign, deeds of covenant, deeds of variation and licences to occupy
Providing assistance on development acquisitions including assistance with the drafting /reviewing of development agreements, easements, S38 and S104 Agreements
Reviewing, advising, preparing and assisting with S106 and S278 Agreements
Preparing and advising on business tenancies including contracting out under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, section 25 and section 26 notices
Preparing, advising and assisting with adverse possession applications/claims
Preparing Tree Preservation Orders
Advising and assisting Empty Homes Officers on powers including compulsory purchase orders
Advising and assisting on tackling houses in disrepair including powers under Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act and Community Protection Notices
Advising and assisting Planning Enforcement Officers including planning contravention notices, breach of condition notices and stop notices
Advising and assisting with claims in relation to interference with rights of way
Providing key legal support and advice on Council projects (i.e. Market Walk Extension, Chorley) which included reviewing building contracts under the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016