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Right to Rent declared unlawful
The Immigration Act 2014 introduced in February 2016 in England, made a requirement that a landlord must check the immigration status of their tenants to ensure that they had a…
A claim made under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 is for reasonable financial provision from an estate where you have not been provided for or properly...
Top tips for buying a jointly owned property with someone
The sad reality of home ownership is that most of us will not be able to afford to get on the property ladder without help; more and more people are...
The use of drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or quadcopters, have increased over the last few years. The increased use of camera drones raises issues not only...
This question came up recently for a client of mine, and I imagine that most leaseholders are oblivious to this, but it becomes highly relevant when you want to sell...
The interplay between a Trust of Land Claim and an Inheritance Act Claim
We generally see a lot of cases where individuals do not agree with how the ownership of assets are split. There are two areas of law which can relate to...
What is a breach of contract and how can I pursue a claim for it?
We are used to seeing clients who are frustrated because someone has failed to deliver their part of an agreement. In many cases, this can be very distressing and inconvenient....
January 18, 2019
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contract-disputes
How can a contract be held voidable or void?
We enter into contracts on a daily basis in our lives sometimes without a second thought to what happens when things go wrong. It is vital that parties to a...
December 5, 2018
Blog
How does the law protect me from breach of fiduciary duty?
What is a fiduciary duty? This is the legal relationship between two parties (the fiduciary and the beneficiary) where one must act in the best interest of the other. It…
Fundamental Dishonesty, what is it and the implications?
Qualified One Way Costs Shifting (“QOCS”) rules were introduced into the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) on 1st April 2013 as part of Lord Justice Jackson’s reforms. The rules are contained...
November 14, 2018
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data-breaches
Banking scams: what to do if the banks blame you
The number of consumers hit by banking scams is at an all-time high, yet with banks tightening their policies on compensating victims, where do you stand? Banks differentiate between a...
October 31, 2018
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Can I make a claim against my accountant or financial adviser?
When you instruct an accountant or financial adviser you place your trust in them to do the job correctly. Sometimes this does not happen and mistakes are made, or the...
October 23, 2018
Blog
A Legal Guide to CONTESTING PROBATE
A Grant of Probate is a formal document which allows you to deal with a deceased’s estate (assets and belongings). You do not need a contentious probate solicitor to apply...
As an individual or a business, you may find yourselves in the unsatisfactory situation of having loaned monies (either informally or formally) and the debtor has now defaulted in repayment…
Vicarious Liability: when can an employer be liable for the actions of their employees?
In July 2018 we had a Court of Appeal case (Barclays Bank Plc v Various Claimants (2018)) which upheld the original decision made a year ago that a company could…
How to take legal action against a professional service provider?
There are times when you have paid for a service which has not been delivered or the standard of service has fallen below your expectations. This can be especially damaging…
Can you sue your neighbour for damage caused by their Japanese knotweed on your property?
There has been a court ruling from the Court of Appeal dealing with whether an adjoining owner could be sued for nuisance and damage arising from the encroachment of Japanese...
Enforcement of debts is something that we regularly have to deal with as Dispute Resolution solicitors. It is imperative that the correct procedure is followed to avoid costs sanctions. The...
What is a litigant in person and what are the latest developments?
A litigant in person is an individual, company or organisation who makes a claim without legal representation from a solicitor or barrister. More recently there have been important developments which...
A periodic tenancy is where the original fixed term has expired but the parties continue on the same basis, or a rolling contract without a fixed term (e.g. monthly) Is…
