The press is reporting today that a fifth of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are unlikely to have the cash they need to survive the next four weeks. In light of the Covid-19 crisis, the government has announced it is fast-tracking changes to insolvency laws, to help companies Read more…
It has been announced that Landlords of commercial premises will not able to evict their tenants for non-payment of rent, using either peaceable re-entry, or by using the s.146 notice procedure. This will apply for a minimum period of the date upon which the Coronavirus Act 2020 comes into force Read more…
Our head of corporate law, Rob Moore, provides business owners and managers with some sound advice on how to minimise the risk and disruption Coronavirus is causing… The Covid-19 outbreak is resulting in significant confusion for businesses, large and small. How exactly should you manage this unprecedented crisis? Whilst most Read more…
The safety of tenants is of increasing interest to the government. This month, Anna Pettinger highlights new legislation concerning electrical standards that is likely to be approved and come into force soon… New electrical safety legislation has been drafted recently and was presented to parliament last month. Although the Electrical Read more…
Evicting tenants is an expensive and lengthy business. This month, Anna Pettinger highlights one way to speed the process up… My tenant stopped paying his rent months ago. Do I have to use a bailiff to evict him now I have a possession order, or are there any other options? Read more…
In the current climate, houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) are an attractive proposition for private landlords, but how do you prepare one for sale? This month, Anna Pettinger highlights the importance of following the correct eviction procedure… I own a property that houses five tenants, but I want to sell Read more…
Although most landlords are aware they must protect tenants’ deposits, it is all too common for them to be overlooked. This month, Kris Little explains why ignoring the law can have expensive repercussions further down the line… Lodging my tenants’ deposit with the prescribed schemes is a pain in the Read more…
When troublesome tenants won’t leave, what should you do? This month, we highlight how important it is for landlords to follow the correct eviction procedure… The court has granted me a possession order, but my tenants won’t move out. Is there anything I can do while I’m waiting for bailiffs Read more…
Pets are often unwelcome house guests in rented property. This month, Anna Pettinger discusses how landlords can protect themselves against the potential damage dogs can inflict… I have just discovered my tenants have purchased a dog without my consent. Can I raise their rent to cover any damage it causes Read more…
I advertised my property for let and a potential tenant was found. Unfortunately, my personal circumstances changed and I had to sell the house. Can the tenant make a claim against me? It is always prudent to ensure a rental property is vacant and fit for human habitation prior to Read more…