Legal Article
11 Mar 2024
On Wednesday 6th March the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered the 2024 Spring Budget. In an election year the Budget is always important but what has this year's budget brought and what, if anything, do you need to do about it. Prior to the Budget Michael Gove the Secretary of…
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31 Aug 2021
What is the Ground 2 - Repossession by Lender (prior notice ground)? Ground 2 of Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988 sets out that a mortgage lender has the right to possession of a mortgaged property, and that this can happen even if there has been no default by the mortgagor. A ground 2…
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Legal Article
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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Legal Article
23 Jul 2021
We are expecting legislation to introduce Arbitration for Landlords and Tenants and for the ring fencing of 'COVID' arrears. The CIGB introduces a moratorium which will provide a breathing space for eligible companies to allow them to enter into negotiations with creditors and will…
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Legal Article
09 Jul 2021
Capitol Park Leeds plc v Global Radio Services Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 995 (5 July 2021) Background This case concerned a three-storey modern commercial unit. It had been leased on 4 March 2002 for a term expiring on 11 November 2025. Clause 10 of the Lease was a tenant's break clause.…
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Legal Article
22 Jun 2021
What are the responsibilities of a landlord? A landlord is legally responsible for the safety of the tenant. The landlord is responsible for:- · Repairing and maintaining gas pipework, flues and appliances · Ensuring that an annual gas safety check is carried out on…
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Legal Article
22 Jun 2021
What are the responsibilities of a landlord? Landlords must make sure that their properties are safe. Landlords are required to have electrical installations inspected and tested by a qualified person. Landlords must obtain an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). This is provided…
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Legal Article
11 Jun 2021
If you rent your property on an assured shorthold tenancy, that started after 6 April 2007, the Tenants deposit must be registered with a deposit scheme provider, the funds paid into the scheme within 30 days of receipt and the Prescribed Information provided to the Tenant Who can I use to protect…
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21 May 2021
What is the Debt Respite Scheme? The Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) which came into force on 04 May 2021, gives someone in debt, the right to legal protection from their creditors through a 'breathing space'. There are two types of breathing space: a standard breathing space and…
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20 May 2021
From 1st June 2021 there will be new notice periods for landlords seeking possession on tenancies but rather than reverting to the pre-pandemic notice periods there will be a further period from 1st June to 30th September. Exceptions remain as before. New Notice Periods S8 where rent arrears…
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