Latest Posts - April 2020
Legislation has already been introduced preventing landlords from forfeiting leases due to non-payment of rent. This is now to be followed by measures that will “temporarily void” statutory demands and winding up petitions that are issued...
The relationship between private land owners and members of the public exercising rights to traipse over private land is not always a relationship characterised by blissful harmony. It is a relationship that has been tested further by COVID-19. Tensions have...
Whether or not you are employed or self‑employed, if you are suffering from the impact of a salary decrease, you have been furloughed, made redundant or a contract ended, you will no doubt have concerns as to your obligations under the terms of a...
In this unprecedented time, the government has clarified its advice on moving home during the lockdown. The essence of this advice is where possible to delay moving. This applies to both homebuyers and renters. Transactions that have already...
The Government has offered unprecedented levels of financial support to businesses and individuals. Where that comes in the form of grants such as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, business rate holidays and the Small Business Grants Scheme, businesses...
The Coronavirus Act 2020 came into force on 25 March 2020. It implements a series of measures to protect both landlords and tenants. Summarised below are some of the key measures affecting business tenancies and residential tenancies. Business...
As the impact of COVID-19 rose, attention turned to force majeure clauses. Can these clauses be relied upon to excuse parties from performing their contractual obligations? What are force majeure clauses? Force majeure clauses are contractual...
In recent news which should be welcomed by directors of businesses who are grappling with the impact of COVID-19, it was announced that there would be changes to the insolvency regime. This includes a temporary suspension of wrongful trading provisions for...
There are many things to think and worry about at the moment, but something which may be causing you particular concern is whether your Will is up to date, or how you can put a Will in place if you do not already have one. It is definitely not too late, and...