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Renters (Reform) Bill 2023: The Headlines

Posted on 25th May 2023 in Dispute Resolution

After several years of discussion, the Renters (Reform) Bill has finally now been published – and the starting gun has been fired for substantial changes to the private rented sector.

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Show me the proof! Evidencing service of documents on tenants

Posted on 20th April 2023 in Dispute Resolution

Being a landlord is a tricky business. There are so many legislative hoops to jump through that it may feel like the law is trying to catch them out.

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Can an adopted child bring an Inheritance Act claim?

Posted on 14th April 2023 in Dispute Resolution

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows specific people to bring a claim against the estate of someone where they believe the will or the rules on intestacy fails to make reasonable financial provision for them.

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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Update on Residential Tenancy Reform

Posted on 16th February 2023 in Dispute Resolution

At the start of the year, I predicted that the long-promised bill on rental reform could finally emerge early this year. The publication last week 9 February 2023) of a House of Commons report does perhaps mean that prediction may have been a little optimistic.

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Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Being overlooked can amount to nuisance…..but only in some cases

Posted on 02nd February 2023 in Dispute Resolution

Over a year after the case was first heard, the Supreme Court has finally handed down its decision in the much-reported case, involving the problems caused by the Tate Modern’s viewing platform, and its proximity to the glass-fronted residential flats next door. And it makes for interesting reading.

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Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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How to stop probate being granted, including how and when to use Caveats

Posted on 04th November 2022 in Dispute Resolution

A Grant of Probate is a grant obtained from the Probate Registry, providing the executors with legal authority to administer the deceased’s estate in accordance with their will or intestacy.

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Abigail Francis

Paralegal

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Inheritance Act claims for children of the family

Posted on 27th October 2022 in Dispute Resolution

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 provides a right to any individual treated as a ‘child of the family’ to bring a claim under the deceased’s estate.

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Abigail Francis

Paralegal

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Can I be forced to sell a jointly owned house?

Posted on 28th September 2022 in Family Law, Dispute Resolution

Whether you are married or in a cohabiting relationship, the family home is generally the most important family asset. In either situation, if you jointly own a property, there are steps your spouse or partner can take to force the sale of your home and the Court has the ultimate power to force the sale of the property.

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Rachael Jones

Solicitor

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The position of spouses and civil partners when making an Inheritance Act claim

Posted on 26th September 2022 in Dispute Resolution

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows the Court to use their discretion to provide reasonable financial provision when a Will, or rules of intestacy, fail to do so.

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Abigail Francis

Paralegal

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Guide to the Commercial Rent Act 2022

Posted on 01st June 2022 in Property Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Coronavirus Pandemic

The pandemic has previously prevented commercial landlords from forfeiting a lease by peaceable re-entry due to rent arears as a result of the Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Coronavirus Act”). However that situation has now changed due to the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 (“the Act”).

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Top 4 considerations for commercial landlords after Covid

Posted on 12th April 2022 in Property Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Coronavirus Pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic significantly affected many business sectors and landlords may now wish to reassess their options in seeking to re-let their properties.

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Can I make an Inheritance Act claim?

Posted on 25th January 2022 in Dispute Resolution, Later Life Planning

When a loved one dies, it will be distressing to learn that their Will did not sufficiently provide for you. This may be because of the size of the estate, the gift, or whether or not the person died without a Will. There are often complicated circumstances.

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