Simal Govindia is a Solicitor with more than three years’ experience specialising in social housing and housing management law.
She advises registered providers and social landlords on complex and sensitive housing issues, with particular expertise in anti-social behaviour, access injunctions, possession proceedings and disrepair claims. She is recognised for delivering clear, practical advice that balances legal risk with operational realities.
Simal regularly conducts strategic case management from pre-action through to trial, drafting statements of case, witness statements and court orders, and working closely with counsel on contested matters.
She has significant experience in urgent and high-risk matters, including injunctions and enforcement.
Alongside her fee‑earning practice, Simal sits as a Board Member of Women in Social Housing (WISH) South East, where she is committed to advancing gender equality and championing the progression of women within the housing sector.
Recent work highlights
Successfully secured an outright possession order in a contested historic succession claim, with the court ordering substantial arrears (over £23,000), daily use and occupation charges and costs against the occupiers.
Acting for a social landlord in complex possession proceedings involving repeated refusals of access for essential repairs and safety inspections. Successfully secured possession following multiple injunctions, with the court awarding use and occupation charges and costs, and refusing a last‑minute stay of eviction.
Acting for a social landlord in complex anti-social behaviour injunction proceedings involving serious noise nuisance affecting neighbouring residents. Successfully obtained an injunction with a power of arrest and recovery of costs, following extensive evidence gathering and welfare considerations.
Experience & education
2023 Joined Birketts
2023 Qualified as a Solicitor
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Women in Social Housing (WISH) South East
Board member
Insights
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How can social housing landlords manage investigating and managing noise complaints?legal updateHow can social housing landlords manage investigating and managing noise complaints?
Stella Omoniyi, Simal Govindia1 Dec 2025 -
Awaab’s Law officially takes effect: are you prepared?legal updateAwaab’s Law officially takes effect: are you prepared?
Stella Omoniyi, Simal Govindia6 Nov 2025
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What Awaab’s Law and the Housing Ombudsman’s Review mean for social landlordslegal updateWhat Awaab’s Law and the Housing Ombudsman’s Review mean for social landlords
Stella Omoniyi, Simal Govindia27 Oct 2025
