New Duty to take Reasonable Steps to Prevent Sexual Harassment
The Worker Protection Act (amendment of Equality Act 2010) 2023 (the Worker Protection Act 2023) will come into force on…
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Renters’ Rights Bill and Developments under the Labour Government
In recent years, the housing landscape in the UK has seen a dramatic shift. The decline in home ownership, combined…
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Surrogate Mother wins access to Biological Son
A recent case has been heard where a surrogate mother was pursuing contact against her child’s same sex parents through…
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What should you consider when instructing a solicitor as a first-time buyer?
Buying a property for the first time is a landmark in people’s lives and choosing the right solicitor for you…
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When is a Lease not a Lease?
In the UK, leases can sometimes automatically become an assured shorthold tenancy (“AST”), a classification that brings with it significant…
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Contesting the Validity of a Will
There are five reasons why the validity of the Will can be challenged. These are: Lack of due execution Under…
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Understanding Trust Property Sales: A Guide for Trustees
A Trust sale refers to a property being sold that is held in Trust. There can be many different types…
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What is a Deputyship?
A Deputyship is an order made under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 when an individual is deemed to lack mental…
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Managing Upward-Only Rent Reviews: A Guide for Commercial Landlords
What do you do as a landlord where the lease for commercial premises allows an upward only rental increase? Firstly…
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