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…
Workers can face assault in many situations at work, including from managers, customers or colleagues. These can be extremely shocking and stressful situations for those affected. The act itself can be traumatic, but an employee’s experience of the workplace is…
When you are estate planning, writing a will is essential. Wills grant you peace of mind by assuring you that the correct people inherit your assets after your death. If you die without a will, then the law decides who…
Next of kin can mean different things in different contexts within UK law. Unlike other jurisdictions, there is no formal definition for it. However, it is still an important thing to consider, particularly when it comes to things like estate…
