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Housing Lawyer Giles Peaker also known as @nearlylegal has died after a short illness.

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JenniferBooth · 21/04/2026 00:56

He played an integral role in the Homes Fitness for Human Habitation Act and helped many social housing tenants and leaseholders. RIP Giles

My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleaugues.

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/legendary-housing-solicitor-giles-peaker-dies-after-short-illness/5126540.article

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'Legendary' housing solicitor Giles Peaker dies after short illness

Prominent legal blogger was also one of the architects of landmark legislation that ensured rented homes were fit for human habitation.

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/legendary-housing-solicitor-giles-peaker-dies-after-short-illness/5126540.article

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Rainallnight · 21/04/2026 04:58

This is such a terrible loss. The comments on his firm’s LinkedIn page are worth reading

myrtleWilson · 21/04/2026 05:39

Oh this is such sad news

mrshoho · 22/04/2026 10:30

Such a loss and condolences to his family. He really was an inspiration in his profession.

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