15 Sep 2021
A significant number of EU workers from the UK have left the construction industry leading to those in the industry facing a substantial shortage of workers in some specialist trades. In addition to this, more than 500,000 UK-born construction workers are expected to retire in the next 10 to 15 years…
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15 Sep 2021
Due to the evolution of the Court system and the increase of internet resources, Court documents and information are generally more accessible to individuals who may wish to make a claim. It is therefore easier for a person who feels that they have been wronged to make a civil claim against those they…
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15 Sep 2021
Part 4 of our grounds for possession series considers ground 4 - Lets to students by educational institutions. What is the Ground 4 - Let to students by educational institutions? This ground allows educational establishments- such as universities- who let out properties to students, to be able…
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14 Sep 2021
The government has confirmed that notice periods for evictions will be returning to pre-pandemic notice periods as of the 1st October 2021. This also comes with a warning that it could be curtailed should the pandemic worsen again. This means landlords giving notice of their intention to evict via…
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06 Sep 2021
What is the Ground 3 - Out of Season holiday let? The purpose of having this ground is for landlords who switch between genuine holiday lets and standard residential let's, although you need to bear in mind that the residential let should be for no more than 8 months long. If you have a…
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24 Aug 2021
The Courts have recently reached a decision in relation to deposits taken in flat share situations where tenants change over time, but no additional deposits are paid to the landlord. Sturgiss & Gupta v Boddy & Ors- facts The landlord, Mr Boddy, rented out a property in 2004 to 4…
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23 Aug 2021
Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be looking at the grounds on which a residential landlord can rely on to take possession of their property back. Where do the grounds come from? There are 2 types of possession: via s8 of the Housing Act 1988 and via s21 of the Housing Act 1988.…
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17 Aug 2021
You've issued possession proceedings and have received a possession hearing date. Now what? What should you expect? The possession hearing is listed for a short period of time, usually around 15 minutes if the tenant has not raised any defences. As the claimant, the landlord will be expected…
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29 Jul 2021
What is a Review Hearing? The review hearing is a new stage in the eviction process. After proceedings have been issued, the Court will schedule a review hearing. The purpose of this is to give the Court the opportunity to make sure the paperwork is in order and to offer the tenant an opportunity…
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26 Jul 2021
One of the biggest misconceptions is that just because you do not have a document in writing means you do not have a contract. A contract does not have to be in writing. A contract simply requires: · an offer; · acceptance; · consideration (such as payment); &…
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