Once you move into a new home, whether you rent or buy, certain individuals have a duty of care to you and the inhabitants of the home. Contractors, designers, and landlords all have standards to … [Read more...] about When the Defective Premises Act Applies to Builders
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A Landlord’s Guide to the Defective Premises Act 1972
If you are the owner or tenant of a property that you believe has a defect which you are concerned about, you may be entitled to make a claim under the Defective Premises Act 1972. As a landlord, it … [Read more...] about A Landlord’s Guide to the Defective Premises Act 1972
When can a Landlord Enact Section 25?
If a commercial landlord wishes to terminate a lease or start a new one with different terms, they must present tenants with a Section 25 notice from the Landlord and Tenants Act 1954. There are … [Read more...] about When can a Landlord Enact Section 25?
How To Prove That a Will Is Invalid
When it comes to legal disputes involving the distribution of a deceased loved one’s estate, it can be an emotionally draining and upsetting process. What can make matters worse, is the possibility of … [Read more...] about How To Prove That a Will Is Invalid
Family Law Explained
If you encounter or experience any dispute related to family issues, it can be incredibly difficult and close to home. In matters such as divorce and child custody, family members can become divided, … [Read more...] about Family Law Explained
How To Start Divorce Proceedings
Starting Your Divorce Journey: A 2025 Guide The decision to end a marriage can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences in life. The realisation that a relationship has … [Read more...] about How To Start Divorce Proceedings
Is Your Building ‘Fit For Purpose?’
In construction law, if a property is not ‘fit for purpose,’ then you could be entitled to make a claim against the contractors, designers or landlords, depending on the circumstances. When … [Read more...] about Is Your Building ‘Fit For Purpose?’
Who Can Contest a Will?
Dealing with matters of probate and handling a deceased person’s estate can be emotionally fraught. What can make matters worse is the emergence of inheritance disputes between family members and … [Read more...] about Who Can Contest a Will?
Sections 25 & 26 of The Landlord and Tenants Act
All landlords and tenants, when signing and renewing leases, are protected by law. The Landlord and Tenants Act 1954 protects the obligations and rights of both parties of premises which are occupied … [Read more...] about Sections 25 & 26 of The Landlord and Tenants Act
How to Effectively Contest a Will
Once you’ve decided that you’re going to contest a will, you need to act strategically and efficiently. Handling a deceased’s estate can be extremely upsetting and becoming embroiled in probate … [Read more...] about How to Effectively Contest a Will