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.
Local care home closed over financial abuse fears Read More »
The question is whether businesses can rely on Force Majeure in order to avoid being liable for breaching their contracts.
Coronavirus – What happens if you breach your commercial contract due to Covid 19? Read More »
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.
Giving to Charity in your Will Read More »
When a lease falls below 80 years many leaseholders find that there is little that they can do with their property.
Informal Lease Extensions: The solution to the formal process? Read More »
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.
Commercial Property Change of Use Read More »
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.
Where more than one person owns a property, they do so as either Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common.
Joint Ownership – Do I need a Declaration of Trust? Read More »
Mullis & Peake LLP Solicitors looks into who should pay the costs for replacing cladding, the landlord or the tenants?
Who should pay the cost of replacement cladding – Landlords or Tenants? Read More »
When deciding on a property to buy, the level of ground rent may not be one of the first matters a buyer takes into account, but it should certainly be a factor and considered particularly if buying with mortgage finance.
Rising ground rents in leases of residential properties Read More »
Every year, thousands of people die intestate or without a will.
Heir Hunters – who they are and what they do Read More »
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