Legal Article
13 Aug 2020
The Upper Tribunal has recently published its judgment in the case of The Information Commissioner v Poplar Housing Association and Regeneration Community Association confirming that private registered providers of social housing (RPs) are not subject to the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (…
Governance, Procurement & Information
Legal Article
13 Aug 2020
We've previously reported on cases demonstrating how costly it can be for landlords who don't follow the section 20 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 consultation requirements. If not done, landlords can only recover £250 per leaseholder towards the works, unless the First-Tier Tribunal grants…
Housing & Regeneration
Legal Article
13 Aug 2020
Published in July and with actions required by the end of the year, new sanctions being imposed in "shadow" form now and in earnest from January, the Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code is a significant addition to the Housing Ombudsman Scheme. Membership of the Scheme includes an…
Governance, Procurement & Information
Legal Article
13 Aug 2020
If you own property off the mains sewage network it is critical that you are aware of the changing legislation around septic tanks. The Environment Agency, in an endeavour to tackle water pollution, has laid down new General Binding Rules, which means systems will now have to be upgraded or replaced…
Housing & Regeneration
Legal Article
13 Aug 2020
Alternatives to litigation: The impact of COVID-19 on litigation There have been a significant number of changes happening within the legal sector as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the future has never been so uncertain. This pandemic has caused even greater uncertainty to the conduct of…
Dispute Resolution
Legal Article
12 Aug 2020
The number of new homes being built each year in the UK continues to rise. According to NHBC's annual new homes statistics, this has risen by more than 80% over the last decade and in 2019 alone, 161,022 homes were registered with NHBC. At Forbes Solicitors we have a specialist team in our…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
10 Aug 2020
Although our doors may have been locked over the past few months, the tidal wave of Will disputes has not abated. If anything Will disputes are becoming more common. The courts have physically closed their doors for the majority of, if not all, hearings but the wheels of justice continue to turn with…
Contesting a Will
Legal Article
10 Aug 2020
The need to plan for succession and providing for the next generation has undoubtedly accelerated for many families due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainties that it brings. Families are now wanting to review their financial affairs with particular importance being placed on preserving and…
Family/Divorce
Legal Article
07 Aug 2020
In its ambition to build high-quality, sustainable homes and communities, the government has published the Housing White Paper, 'Planning for the Future'. This consultation document consists of a package of proposals for reform of the planning system in England only with a view to streamlining…
Housing & Regeneration
Legal Article
06 Aug 2020
Thousands of married women, widows and divorcees are being short-changed on their state pension. The basic pension pays £134.25 per week, anyone on less than £80.45 could be missing out. It is not always widely known that married women, widows and divorcees can receive a pension rate…
Family/Divorce
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