Does the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 apply?
Section 23 of LTA 1954 set outs the provision to […]
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Can Landlords oppose the grant of a lease renewal relying upon the redevelopment works?
The starting point when it comes to determining whether Landlords
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Changes to Use Classes Order 1987 from 1 September 2020
On 30th June 2020, the Government announced its intentions for the ‘most radical’ planning reforms in England since the end of the Second World War.
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What does constructive dismissal and whistleblowing mean?
In order to succeed in a claim for unfair constructive dismissal, a claimant must show that they have been forced to leave their job.
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Local care home closed over financial abuse fears
As reported in the Romford Recorder, Alton House Care Home in Havering was forced to close earlier this month following concerns of insufficient protection for residents against the risk of abuse and harm.
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Coronavirus – What happens if you breach your commercial contract due to Covid 19?
The question is whether businesses can rely on Force Majeure in order to avoid being liable for breaching their contracts.
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Giving to Charity in your Will
It seems that people in the UK are a charitable bunch. In fact, last year, just under £3 billion was donated to charity in wills, which is expected to rise to £3.4 billion by 2022. This figure means that 3.5% of all of the money left in estates goes to charity.
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Informal Lease Extensions: The solution to the formal process?
When a lease falls below 80 years many leaseholders find that there is little that they can do with their property.
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Commercial Property Change of Use
In a perfect world, you would be able to convert a commercial property from one type of business to another without having to jump through too many hoops.
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What is adverse possession? – an explanation of the reality behind ‘squatter’s rights’
If you’re a property owner, one of the biggest worries is that ‘squatters’ will move into a vacant property and take up residency. If they are not removed quickly then there is the possibility that they can acquire the ownership of a property or a piece of land, simply by staying there for a long time.
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