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20th June 2024
Tenant Fees Act 2019: The Deposit Cap
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 (“the Act”) was introduced to restrict the amount and type of payments that can be paid by a tenant to a landlord or…
News
18th June 2024
Ipswich Solicitor gives colleagues lift to work – as long as they’re up for pedalling
A partner at an Ipswich law firm raises money for charity by dusting off his tandem bike for a week and offering colleagues a unique commute. Ian Seeley,…
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When a landlord is forced to carry out repairs at the end of a tenancy, what damages can be recovered from the tenant?
Many landlords may find themselves in the unenviable position at the end of a lease where a tenant has left the property in state of disrepair. The landlord…
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17th June 2024
Show Domestic Abuse the Red Card during Euro 2024
As the UEFA Euro 2024 competition gets underway, for many people, this will bring excitement. However, for others, it will bring increased fear and anxiety as a result…
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13th June 2024
Are leaseholders admitting their service charge is right by paying it?
The case of C&A Gorrara Ltd v Kenilworth Court Block E RTM Co Ltd [2024] UKUT 81 (LC) was recently heard in the Upper Tribunal (“UT”), on appeal…
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11th June 2024
What can I do if my ex breaches a child arrangements order?
When a court makes an order, it is legally binding and must be followed by both parents. Unfortunately, one parent may disregard or breach a court order, causing…
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4th June 2024
Invalid LPAs
There has been a recent decision made by the Court of Protection (COP) in the case of TA v Public Guardian [2023] EWCOP 63, which has highlighted the…
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Immigration Update for Employers
Migrants who have been given permission to enter or remain in the UK, including for the purposes of working here, will have been issued by the Home Office…
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30th May 2024
Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill receives Royal Assent
Following the announcement of the upcoming general election it was unknown what draft legislation would still become law before parliament dissolved. During the “wash up” period the Leasehold…
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Licence to Let
Whether they like their Martinis shaken or stirred, there is one thing that all residential landlords can agree on: getting licensing requirements wrong can be a costly mistake.…