Forbes News
31/08/21
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…
Legal Article
29/07/21
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…
Legal Article
23/07/21
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…
Legal Article
09/07/21
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.…
Legal Article
22/06/21
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…
Legal Article
22/06/21
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…
Legal Article
11/06/21
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…
Forbes News
21/05/21
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…
Forbes News
20/05/21
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…
Legal Article
10/02/21
National Apprenticeship Week began on 8 February. This year's theme is 'Build The Future.' With 20 years of experience in progressing employees through apprenticeships, Forbes Solicitors has helped build futures and this year has been no different and has been as successful, despite the…
Legal Article
12/01/21
With the recent announcement of Lockdown Part 3, the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced that the so called "winter truce" will be extended to the 21 February 2021. This means that the restrictions on executing a writ or warrant of execution or restitution, or delivering a notice…
