The government introduced a wide-reaching ban on tenant fees at the beginning of this month. Sabrina Rahman highlights how landlords must respond to the changes… I understand tenants can no longer be charged for various services, such as referencing. How will this affect me as a landlord? Back in February Read more…
Losing a loved one can have a significant impact on those left behind. This month, Hannah Montague reminds us there are still life affirming lessons to be learned from death… Anger, depression and loss of purpose are all associated with grief and if you are working your way through these Read more…
We are now benefiting from the knowledge and experience of two of the city’s most highly regarded residential property experts. Steve Hinshelwood and John Outram have joined Taylor&Emmet as consultants, to help drive and develop our residential conveyancing business. Steve will be working with department head, Neil Riley, to identify Read more…
Most injured claimants are unaware of the possible consequences when Fundamental Dishonesty is alleged against them when they bring a personal injury claim. They should be, as the consequences may be catastrophic for them. Fundamental Dishonesty, if proved in Court to the satisfaction of a Judge, occurs when the ‘Claimant’ Read more…
19 of our sportiest staff members are limbering up for a charity challenge that will see them attempt to cycle the height of Kilimanjaro as many times as possible in one day. Our team is pitting itself against the brains of the University of Sheffield’s legal department and the brawn Read more…
We are welcoming two experienced solicitors into our most senior ranks. Clinical Negligence specialist, Paul Fouad and Contentious Probate specialist, Alex Watkinson, have become the latest experts to join the firm’s equity partnership. Former Taylor&Emmet trainee, Paul Fouad, qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and was offered a position in Read more…
What is HRT? Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) first became available in the 1940s and was widely used by the 1960s. It was praised for helping to alleviate the unpleasant symptoms associated with menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings. However, studies in to the use of HRT Read more…
Where one or more employees have done something which could potentially amount to gross misconduct, it is common for employers to want to suspend them. However, it is important that before you take that decision, you obtain some initial information from the individuals in order to ensure that you are Read more…
Are Section 21 notices evictions ‘on a whim’ as reported in the Independent or vital legislation for landlords? As a landlord, should I be concerned about recent reports suggesting Section 21 notices are to be scrapped? The government’s housing secretary said recently that Section 21 evictions are one of the Read more…
There is no legal obligation on an employer to provide a reference. If an employer does decide to provide a reference they can choose what information they provide, however, they do owe the individual a duty of care in the preparation of the reference in terms of the accuracy of Read more…