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End of the eviction ban: what landlords and tenants need to know
The Government has confirmed that the eviction ban will end on 31st May 2021. This means that landlords can now proceed with evictions as they did prior to the coronavirus...
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Case study: co-ownership property dispute
Our litigation solicitors recently advised on a claim over a share in property that was co-owned between friends. Our client’s friend alleged that our client (Ms J) signed over her...
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How landlords can prepare for the end of the eviction ban and lifting of possession proceedings
When the Government announced a three-month eviction ban back in March 2020, many of us would have hoped that by the time June came around, life would surely be back...
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How to deal with a boundary dispute
With warmer weather and many home owners out in their gardens carrying out renovation or repair work, it’s no surprise that boundary disputes are on the up. Whether it’s DIY...
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Case study: advising a leaseholder on relief from forfeiture
Our property litigation solicitors advised a leaseholder after his landlord forfeited the lease on his flat. Our client, Mr S, had purchased a flat as a second property and, to...
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Case study: clarification on lease after unexpected fees
Our property litigation solicitors advised a homeowner after they received demands for service charge payments. Our client, Mrs N, had purchased a residential flat and had received various demands for...
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Case study: property co-ownership dispute between family
Our property litigation solicitors advised a couple after a family dispute arose over ownership of a property. Our clients purchased a property which included large grounds and a bungalow (in...
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Case study: eviction of a late-paying tenant
Our client was a concerned landlord whose tenant was continually paying rent late and had arrears of two months. Our property litigation team served two notices seeking possession; one being...
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Case study: urgent possession order for squatters
Our client owned a derelict building, which they had purchased with the intention to develop. Before work had been carried out, our client was notified that there were squatters occupying...
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Case study: £500,000 settlement for property dispute after long-lost Will found
Our inheritance dispute solicitors successfully brought a claim on behalf of Ms C, in a case over a Will dispute and the late testator’s knowledge of the document. Background Ms...
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The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 now applies to all tenancies
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 came into force on 20th March 2019, and made several amendments to the law around the condition of rented property. The Act...
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What does the proposed eviction ban mean for renters and landlords?
The government has announced emergency legislation to suspend evictions as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. So what does this proposed eviction ban mean for landlords and tenants? At present,...
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