The costs of commercial leases: is it up for negotiation?
The Tenant Fees Bill has shaken up the residential property market but the position is different in the world of…
Read moreTime to take care of business – April Employment Law Update
April is a busy month for businesses and employment lawyers alike. A number of employment law changes have come into…
Read moreS Franses Ltd v The Cavendish Hotel Ltd
The Supreme Court has ruled that a hotelier landlord could not oppose a Section 26 Notice requesting a new tenancy…
Read moreLeasehold System Needs Reform, says House of Commons Committee
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has made suggestions to the government about how best to change the much maligned…
Read moreCase at Upper Tribunal Changes Restrictive Covenants
There has been a significant development in the law relating to the modification of Covenants in the case of Derreb…
Read morePotential increases in protection at work for pregnant employees
The key rights afforded to employees on maternity leave under the Maternity and Parental Leave (“MPL”) Regulations 1999 include protection…
Read moreSupreme Court Rules on Property Agent Commission Dispute
The Supreme Court recently ruled on an Appeal where a property vendor refused to pay an estate agent the commission…
Read moreInheritance and the Forfeiture Rule
A terminally ill man recently visited Dignitas to die, accompanied by his wife. However, the Forfeiture Act 1982 lays down a…
Read moreCommonhold Ownership – Proposed Changes by the Law Commission
The Law Commission has been holding consultations with professionals on the proposed changes to the commonhold conversion process and the…
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