Attention Landlords: Change to law of tenancy deposits
The introduction of compulsory authorised tenancy deposit schemes for assured shorthold tenancies under the Housing Act 2004 (“the Act”) was intended to... Read More
How Do You Choose a Lawyer?
How Do You Choose a Lawyer? The best way to answer this question is with other questions. How would you choose a... Read More
Stamp Duty “holiday” for first time buyers ends.
Stamp Duty “holiday” for first time buyers ends. The threshold at which stamp duty land transaction tax (SDLT) is payable was increased ... Read More
Improvements to Leasehold Business Premises
Improvements to Leasehold Business Premises Tenants of commercial premises used for a trade business or professional purposes are often unaware that they... Read More
Legal Aid Cut Backs
Legal Aid Cut Backs The Government plans to withdraw Public Funding (Legal Aid) for private family work within the next 12 to... Read More
Tenancy Deposits – Recent Cases
Tenancy Deposits – Recent Cases Under the Housing Act 2004 a landlord who takes a deposit for an assured shorthold tenancy from... Read More
“Be wary” of Unregulated Legal Service Providers
“Be wary” of Unregulated Legal Service Providers The Legal Ombudsman has urged people to be wary of getting legal services from unregulated... Read More
Budget 2011 – Help for First Time Buyers
Budget 2011 – Help for First Time Buyers Yesterday’s Budget announced assistance for first time buyers by way of an interest free... Read More
Libel on Twitter
Libel on Twitter A Welsh councillor has sued successfully for libel in response to a comment left on Twitter. A political rival,... Read More
Defective Break Notices
Defective Break Notices Landlord and Tenant Law Tenants should exercise extreme caution when attempting to serve a break notice. Although tenants may... Read More
