Legal Articles
What is the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985?
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 governs the various rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants of residential property tenancies. Prior to this date, there were no assured shorthold tenancy agreements, only regulated tenancies. Regulated tenancies had...
Verbal Agreements – Are they legally binding, and do they hold up in court?
WHAT IS A VERBAL AGREEMENT? Verbal agreements are contracts made by individuals through a verbal exchange. These exchanges could be in person, by telephone, or any other form of verbal communication. For a verbal agreement to be legally binding, the following factors...
What is Transfer of Equity?
If you wish to transfer all or part of the ownership of a property, referred to as ‘transfer of equity’, typically you will need the assistance of a property solicitor or licenced conveyancing practitioner. Whilst in most cases, the process can be quite quick and...
Landlords Favoured in Rent Arrears Dispute
Commercial landlords will be relieved to learn that in recent weeks, the High Court handed down two landmark judgments, finding in favour of the landlord in both instances, in disputes concerning non-payment of rent by commercial tenants during the Covid-19 pandemic....
Mediation – Commercial & Civil Disputes
CEDR (the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) has published its Ninth Mediation Audit, following its latest survey of civil and commercial mediators in the UK. CEDR, a leading mediation body, has been carrying out audits biennially since 2003, aims to assess how...
Use of HMCTS Online Portal for Divorce Proceedings
From 13 September 2021, it became mandatory for divorce petitions to be issued via the HMCTS online portal. This digital solution marks a significant step towards creating a paperless platform and enhancing the efficiency of divorce and financial remedy proceedings....