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Latest Posts - June 2020

Section 21 Notices and Gas Safety: better late than never

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Ensuring that all the boxes are ticked before serving a valid section 21 Notice has been something of a nightmare for landlords in recent years. Gas Safety Certificates, Energy Performance Certificates, How to Rent Checklists, and Prescribed Information....

Rights of way: what is interference?

Andrew Turner
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A right of way is, in its simplest form, a right to pass across somebody else’s property. There might be conditions attached. For example, only pedestrian access may be allowed. Or the access might be limited to certain purposes only, such as for the...

No Fault Divorce Supported by MPs

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On 17 th June 2020 the House of Commons overwhelmingly supported the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill at its final stages in Parliament. After receiving Royal Assent, the new law will mean that spouses will be able to apply for a divorce, on the...

Remote Hearings in the Family Court

Jennifer Allen
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It is somewhat of an understatement to say that Covid-19 and the lockdown imposed by the Government on 24 th March 2020 has impacted all aspects of our lives over the last few months. Separated parents and their families have been one of the groups most...

Pursuing arrears: watch out for the 6 month time limit!

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The June quarter day is fast approaching and, with tenants struggling, protecting a rental income is becoming an increasingly challenging task for landlords. It is therefore essential that landlords do not miss the opportunity to pursue a claim against...