Kaye Cunningham Associate Solicitor

Kaye Cunningham is a key member of the Dispute Resolution team at Swinburne Maddison, specialising in housing litigation, advising social and private landlords on possession proceedings and evictions, anti-social behaviour cases, tenancy breaches, and public law challenges.

Qualifying in 2023, Kaye has over 12 years of experience having gained extensive experience as a County Court Advocate, representing clients in urgent housing matters, including closure orders, housing disrepair claims, and injunctions. Her advocacy background equips her with the skills to handle complex disputes effectively, anticipating how opponents may challenge cases and prepare for all eventualities, ensuring her clients are in the strongest possible position.

Kaye has a particular passion for anti-social behaviour litigation, finding it a compelling area of law due to its real-world impact on communities and the challenges it presents. She enjoys delving into the finer details of the law. Her ability to assess evidence strategically and foresee challenges makes her an invaluable advisor for landlords seeking effective solutions

Kaye is dedicated to providing practical, results-driven legal advice that aligns with her clients’ objectives. She values efficiency, fairness, and building strong working relationships with housing associations, local authorities, and private landlords. Her ability to foresee potential legal issues and develop proactive strategies makes her a trusted advisor in housing litigation.

• Anti-Social Behaviour
• Possession Proceedings and Evictions
• Breach of Tenancy
• Public Law Arguments
• Housing Disrepair
• ASB Injunction

Kaye has successfully represented clients in possession hearings, secured injunctions for social landlords, and defended against housing disrepair claims. Her experience in legal aid work has given her a deep understanding of how to counter and diminish claims effectively, helping clients prepare robust defences and identify the evidence needed to challenge opposing arguments.

In her day-to-day work, Kaye represents clients in possession hearings in the County Court, provides strategic legal advice on housing policies for social landlords, drafts pleadings, witness statements, claim forms, and particulars of claim, and manages ASB injunctions, gas and electrical injunctions, and tenancy succession cases. She regularly reviews evidence, including CCTV footage and witness statements, and advises on strategies to mitigate reputational risks for clients. Her strong advocacy skills allow her to adapt quickly in court and handle even the most contentious cases with confidence.

Beyond litigation, Kaye enjoys policy reviews and analysing statutory frameworks, ensuring her clients’ policies and procedures align with current legal standards. She finds intellectual challenge in case law interpretation and prides herself on being an expert in this field, offering clear, practical guidance in an often complex area of law.