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 on Your Guard Against Property Fraud
Be on Your Guard Against Property Fraud According to guidance issued by the Law Society and the Land Registry in September 2010,... Read More
What’s in a gift?
What’s in a gift? Current law States that each individual can gift up to £3,000 per year without Inheritance Tax (IHT) consequences.... Read More
Tenants Buying Council Homes More Than Doubles
Number of Tenants Buying Council Homes More Than Doubles The number of tenants buying their council homes under the Government discount scheme,... Read More
Tenants Benefit When Repair Costs Rise
Tenants Benefit When Repair Costs Rise When a landlord wishes to carry out works and the cost of completing them will be... Read More
Pre-Pack Owner Fails To Secure Lease
Pre-Pack Owner Fails To Secure Lease Insolvent tenants can be a major headache for landlords. For example, when a corporate tenant goes... Read More
Compensated After House Purchase Falls Through
A buyer who pulled out of a house purchase has been ordered to pay compensation for the fall in value that took... Read More
Long Lease Possession Claims
Long Lease Possession Claims Obtaining Possession Orders against long leaseholders for unpaid service charges is a ‘legal minefield’ and landlords need to... Read More
Kernott v Jones – Cohabiting Couples Property Rights
Cohabiting Couples Property Rights On the 9th November 2011, the Supreme Court laid down long awaited guidance on how to determine the... Read More
St Paul’s Protest
St Paul’s Protest What is the legal position regarding the St Paul’s protest? There is a long tradition in this country of... Read More
