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17th May 2024
A lesson in Part 36 offers from Hugh Grant
Whilst Hugh Grant may be known globally for his acting roles in films like ‘Love Actually’ and ‘Notting Hill’, he is now known in the world of litigation…
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3rd May 2024
Recovering possession of a residential property following the death of a sole tenant
Despite this initially seeming a niche subject to consider, it is important for landlords and the late tenant’s surviving family or executors to be aware of the issues…
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2nd May 2024
Let’s Update You – Lowe v Governors of Sutton’s Hospital In Charterhouse: An Update on Deposit Legislation
The case of Lowe v Governors of Sutton’s Hospital In Charterhouse [2024] EWHC 646 (Ch) was recently heard in the High Court. It was concerned with some of…
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30th April 2024
Surviving a day of mediation: A beginner’s guide
What is mediation? Mediation is a confidential form of dispute resolution, in which a mediator assists the disputing parties to come to an agreement. The Courts urge parties…
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Renters Reform Bill: Update
MPs voted in favour of the Renters (Reform) Bill (“the Bill”) in the House of Commons on 25 April 2024. However, a clause was first inserted into the…
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23rd April 2024
Mr Ramsey’s squat problems in London
You may have read in the press that Gordon Ramsey has found himself in an unenviable position, in that his vacant London pub has become occupied by squatters.…
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18th April 2024
Proposed amendments to the Renters Reform Bill
Background The Renters Reform Bill (“the Bill”) will see the commitment of the Governments 2019 manifesto, to create a fairer private rental sector, take form. The Bill is…
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9th April 2024
Rise in inheritance disputes
Inheritance disputes are on the rise, with just under 400 probate cases reaching the Courts in the first 9 months of 2023, but this does not even scratch…
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2nd April 2024
Let’s Update You – Draycott & Anor v Hannells Letting Limited: Deposit Claims
We are frequently asked to advise on claims relating to failure to protect a rental deposit, or mistakes made during the process of protecting a rental deposit. There…
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26th March 2024
Potential claim on Professor Dumbledore’s Estate
Sir Michael Gambon, famously known to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, died in September 2023. His death has raised various questions into the administration…