Dispute
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If you have a straightforward claim, with a financial value of less than £10,000, it is very likely that your claim will be allocated to the small claims track, which...
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Quite often solicitors are complimented for ‘having a way with words’ and the importance of using the correct words is the topic of this Article. All contracts, whether for a...
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Making sure a commercial property is well maintained is one of a landlord’s key priorities, and it is almost as important as getting in the rent. Under a full repairing...
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Disputes can arise between co-owners and cohabitees of properties such as unmarried couples, friends, or family. There are a number of circumstances where disputes can arise between cohabitees/co-owners of a...
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Workers have won a Supreme Court ruling against the supermarket giant, Asda, in a judgment that could lead to millions of pounds worth of equal pay claims against supermarkets. Background...
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A concern for many landlords and tenants alike is the possibility of another pandemic. This case tested whether the courts would be willing to impose pandemic protection terms. Following the...
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Misrepresentation can occur in property transactions where the seller makes an inaccurate statement about the condition of the property. When purchasing a property, a buyer is reliant on certain information...
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The new rules on witness statements came into force on 6 April 2021. The Civil Procedure Rules Committee has established a new set of rules about how to prepare trial...
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Third parties with no connection to your case may agree to cover all or part of your legal costs. Litigation is often a costly and time-consuming process that can put...
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The Government has updated the laws relating to notice periods given by landlords. Further to our most recent article covering this topic (which can be found here), the regulations and,...
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Before the coronavirus struck, the options for landlords looking to recover commercial rent arrears were extensive. Depending on the circumstances, you could use the statutory commercial rent arrears recovery procedure...
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If a personal representative is not acting in the best interests of the estate there are ways in which they can be removed. How Personal Representatives are appointed A Personal...
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