Vento bands are a framework consisting of three levels, which determines the amount a claimant can be awarded as compensation for experiencing injury to feelings in the workplace. They are used by the Employment Tribunals of England, Wales and Scotland…
Yes, you need a solicitor to manage the transfer of the mortgage from one lender to another. While you can apply to remortgage without a solicitor, the transfer process requires a legal expert. Remortgaging refers to changing your mortgage provider…
Can a Serious Breach of Contract Be Fixed? The Court of Appeal Says Yes — Sometimes A recent Court of Appeal decision has caused quite a stir in contract law circles, confirming that even a repudiatory breach (one of the…
When considering vulnerability, what immediately comes to mind is a person who lacks mental capacity to manage their own affairs, perhaps most commonly an elderly client. However there are many layers to what may make a person vulnerable, not just…
No-fault evictions, or Section 21 notices, happen when a landlord legally evicts a tenant without giving a reason. The alternative way to evict a tenant is using a section 8 notice, which requires ‘grounds for possession’. The government is planning…
When you picture a dilapidated building, you may think of abandoned houses, such as those featured in horror movies. However, dilapidations claims are much more common and mundane. Although no less daunting than the stereotype of a dilapidated house. Dilapidations,…
Life Interest Trusts – Protecting the Home Including a trust in your Will may seem like an expensive and complex option. However, they can be a great tool for individuals to provide protection over their assets and ensure that these…
Leasehold properties are different from freehold properties in some key ways. This is especially true when buying and selling the property. What is a leasehold property? Leasehold is a type of property ownership. It means the owner owns the property…
Child maintenance is a type of financial support available to parents who have separated. Here is everything you need to know about child maintenance in the UK. What is child maintenance? Child maintenance is a financial agreement that sets out…
For domestic abuse cases, authorities can employ several types of injunctions to help protect victims. These include: Non-molestation orders prevent an ex-partner, or any individual, from harassing another. This includes physical violence, shouting or other communication intended to intimidate or…
