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Notices to quit and one big mistake to avoid

Posted on 09th December 2022 in Property Litigation

The Court of Appeal has served a warning on landlords that any notices sent to tenants must be correctly addressed and sent to the right party in order to be valid.

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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Disrepair in residential property isn't just a problem for social housing landlords

Posted on 02nd December 2022 in Property Litigation

The recently reported inquest outcome following the death of Awaab Ishak, along with the photographs showing the state of the rented home he was living in, hit the news headlines, and is now firmly in the spotlight of the media and the Government.

Posted by

Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Why Landlords Can't Always Rely on the Postman when Serving Notice

Posted on 02nd December 2022 in Property Litigation

The strikes will also have an impact on the service of various types of legal documents, including the service of notices, such as section 21 and section 8 notices.

Posted by

Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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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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Guide to debt moratoriums

Posted on 12th May 2021 in Property Litigation, Affordable Housing

The 2020 Regulations will apply to most debts accrued before or after 4 May 2021 which include arrears of rent, whether that be due to benefits being used for something other than housing, there is an issue with a tenant’s benefits claim or a temporary reduction in income caused by Covid-19.

Posted by

Leah Skelley

Solicitor

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Mandatory electrical safety checks for private rented property

Posted on 20th April 2021 in Property Litigation

Since 1 April 2021, it has become mandatory for an electrician to inspect all electrical installations in privately rented properties and produce an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) at least every five years.

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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The waiver deadline for Commercial Rent Arrears

Posted on 20th April 2021 in Property Litigation

For most commercial landlords, it has been over a year since they have been able to use their potent remedies of forfeiture and insolvency proceedings against tenants in rent arrears.

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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Top tips for protecting against litigation fraud

Posted on 24th June 2020 in Parks, Property Litigation

Fraudsters and other con artists employ ever more intelligent tricks to get their hands on money, by threatening legal action for alleged non-payment of invoices or illegal use of copyrighted materials.

Posted by

Leah Skelley

Solicitor

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Tenancy Deposit protection breach

Posted on 21st June 2019 in Property Litigation

Anyone familiar with residential tenancies will know of the onerous duties placed on landlords to protect deposits taken from tenants.

Posted by

Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor

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Guide on the new Energy efficiency legislation (EPC tests)

Posted on 05th March 2019 in Property Litigation

The minimum ratings for Energy Performance Certificates have got a lot tougher, and now any rental property must achieve at least an ‘E’ rating for it to be rented out.

Posted by

Simon Sanger-Anderson

Consultant Solicitor

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What to do if only one tenant wants to leave?

Posted on 06th November 2018 in Property Litigation

A common issue facing landlords is one tenant in a joint tenancy wanting to leave whilst the other wants to stay. A landlord facing this situation needs to know the rights and obligations of both tenants.

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