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If you are a commercial tenant, your lease may set out that your landlord has to keep the structure and shared parts of the building in repair. When that does...
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Navigating co-parenting during the summer holidays can be tricky, but with a bit of planning and clear communication, you can ensure a smooth and enjoyable break for everyone. Plan Ahead...
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When purchasing property, most people expect that the title register will provide a complete picture. However, not all rights connected to a piece of land are visible on the register....
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When enforcing a judgment debt, obtaining a charging order is a powerful step, but ensuring it is properly protected on the title is just as important. At Ashtons Legal, our...
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The Government’s first King’s Speech included the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which included reforms for compensation under compulsory purchase orders without the direct agreement of the landowner. The Bill aims...
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A not uncommon problem faced by property owners can arise when a thin strip of land, between the registered title and a highway or stream, appears unregistered. These gaps can...
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On 1 July, the Government launched a full review into parental leave and pay. The review aims to examine all types of leave, including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave,...
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A renewed push for reforming the UK’s paternity-leave system is gathering pace, led by researchers from the University of Bath and supported by the Fatherhood Institute’s “6 Weeks for Dads”...
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On 1 July, the Government published its “implementation roadmap” for delivering the changes due under the Employment Rights Bill. The Bill is a significant piece of forthcoming legislation which forms...
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“I live in England. I have offered to buy my friend’s house in France, and he says that we can complete the transaction in England to avoid having to pay...
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This article focuses on key clauses within franchise agreements and covers the sale of the business clause. Franchise agreements tend to be weighted slightly in favour of the franchisor, which...
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Mr A has been attending his eye clinic regularly due to his glaucoma diagnosis. However, from 2006, there was a failure to note his increasing intraocular pressures and make a...
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