Misha Nayak-Oliver negotiates settlement to prevent eviction of family from their home

18 July 2025

Misha’s case took place at Manchester Civil Justice Centre (pictured). Credit: Marmalade / Shutterstock.

Garden Court North pupil Misha Nayak-Oliver negotiated a settlement to prevent her client, Defendant 1 (‘Ms E’), from eviction in a possession case at Manchester Civil Justice Centre.

Ms E is part of a family who faced eviction under s.21 Housing Act 1988. Ms E is a mother of three.

Defendant 2 (‘Ms F’) was unrepresented. Ms F is a mother of one and expecting to give birth to her second child in less than a month. The family are reliant on benefits. If evicted, the family would be street homeless.

On the day of trial, Misha successfully secured a settlement which allowed Ms E, Ms F and their children to remain in their home.

The deal she negotiated ensured that neither Ms E nor Ms F are liable for the Claimant’s costs.

Misha was instructed by Gemma Walsh at Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton.

For further information, please contact Alex Blair, Communications Manager at Garden Court North Chambers: ablair@gcnchambers.co.uk