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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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Six employment law changes you need to know about in April 2020
It’s already been a busy few weeks in terms of employment law updates and the implementation of new (to the UK) initiatives such as furlough and government loans to businesses....
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How will coronavirus affect my family court case?
Family matters are stressful at the best of times but during these uncertain times, it is understandable that those who are amidst legal proceedings are wondering how COVID-19 will affect...
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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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Budget 2020: what does it mean for housing?
Last week’s 2020 budget announcement focused on mitigating the impact of coronavirus on our economy, but what was said about the housing market? Asha North, Team Leader in our New...
Case Studies
Case study: £11,000 settlement for injured cyclist
Our personal injury solicitors advised a client on their cycling injury claim after being in a collision with a car. Our client was cycling down the road when the Defendant,...
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Case study: psychological injury claim after fatal road accident
Our personal injury solicitors helped a man to claim compensation after suffering from physical and psychological injuries after being involved in a fatal road traffic accident. Our client was stationary...
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Case study: loss of movement after machinery accident
Our personal injury solicitors advised a man who was involved in a machinery accident at the water plant where he worked. Our client was assisting with the repair of a...
Blogs
Last night’s ITV’s Tonight show provided an overview on the popularity of short-term lets, mainly Airbnb bookings. Those of us who have used Airbnb cannot fault its appeal in terms of...