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Latest Posts - May 2017

Property and Family Fall Out

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Problems can be caused when informal arrangements are made by family members concerning the ownership or occupation of property. Comments are often made such as, 'No, we don't need a legal document drawing up - we're family'. Two recent cases...

Buying a Listed Building

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Are you thinking of buying a listed building? The following are some useful tips when considering purchasing a listed property. 1. What is a listed building? In simple terms "listing" means that the building is on a national register as a...

Service charges - a chilling reminder for landlords

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Service charges are one of the principal areas of dispute between leaseholders and their landlords. A recent case has again highlighted the importance of landlords being aware of the key regulation in this area and what they need to do to comply with the...

Costs in the Small Claims Court

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It is generally accepted that when you bring a claim in the Small Claims Court, you cannot recover your legal costs from the other side if you win. That works both ways. A defendant may happily defend an indefensible claim and make life a misery for a poor...