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Landlords: don’t get caught out by the Landlord and Tenant Act | Article Landlords: don’t get caught out by the Landlord and Tenant Act | 2008-11-17
Landlords of a multi-let residential property or a mixed-use commercial and residential property ... ] [ Landlords – Are you aware of the dangers of not looking after your tenant’s deposit? | Article: Landlords – Are you aware of the dangers of not looking after your tenant’s deposit? | 2008-11-14
From 6th April last year (2007) all new deposits taken by landlords of residential properties must ... ] [ How Landlords of mixed Commercial and Residential properties can protect themselves against defaulting tenants | Article How Landlords of mixed Commercial and Residential properties can protect themselves | 2008-10-30
Landlords of mixed commercial and residential properties, eg a shop with a flat above where the ... ] [ Why Landlords and Landowners should insist on “Best Endeavours” and not be fobbed off by “Reasonable Endeavours” | Article: Why Landlords and Landowners should insist on “Best Endeavours” | 2008-10-29
Believe it or not there is a difference between the words ‘best endeavours’ and ‘reasonable ... ] [ Option to extend a lease – common sense wins the day! | Article Option to extend a lease – common sense wins the day! | 2008-10-17
The case of William Page & Co Ltd v BNP Paribas Securities Services Custody Bank Ltd & Anor showed ... ] [ Are Landlords liable for the trespasses of their Tenants? | Article Are Landlords liable for the trespasses of their Tenants? | 2008-10-16
In certain circumstances, a landlord can be responsible for an act of trespass committed by its ... ] [ Landlords: Protecting your right of re-entry where your tenant becomes insolvent | Article Landlords: Protecting your right of re-entry where your tenant becomes insolvent | 2008-10-15
The landlords’ right of re-entry, sometimes known as forfeiture, is a good right to have but an ... ] [ Landowners cannot unreasonably refuse consent | Article Landowners cannot unreasonably refuse consent | 2008-10-14
If your neighbour has a right over your land which they can use only with your consent, can you ... ] [ Property Developers and Purchasers: check you own the land or risk paying compensation for trespass | Article Property Developers and Purchasers: check you own the land | 2008-10-10
A recent court case, Herbert v Doyle and Talati, highlights the importance of getting specialist ... ] [ New Changes to Company Law effective 1 October 2008 arising from the Companies Act 2006 | Article New Changes to Company Law effective 1 October 2008 arising from the Companies Act 2006 | 2008-10-03
On 1 October 2008 the next stage of the Companies Act 2006 was implemented. From that date, as ... ] [ Maternity Leave Benefit Changes effective from 5 October 2008 | Article Maternity Leave Benefit Changes effective from 5 October 2008 | 2008-10-03
The rules have changed regarding non cash benefits during maternity leave for women who are ... ] [ Compromise Agreements: as an Employer are you adequately protected? | Article Compromise Agreements: as an Employer are you adequately protected? | 2008-09-09
A compromise agreement sets out terms to end an employment contract which benefit both employee and ... ] [ Why Landlords should act at the End of a Lease | Article Why Landlords should act at the End of a Lease | 2008-09-05
If you’re a landlord and have gone to all the trouble of ensuring that your tenant does not have an ... ] [ New red tape for Builders and Property Developers | Article New red tape for Builders and Property Developers | 2008-09-04
On 1 September this year a new form was introduced for all builders and property developers. The ... ] [ Employers at risk of Equal Pay Claims from employees transferred under TUPE | Article Employers at risk of Equal Pay Claims from employees transferred under TUPE | 2008-08-28
A ruling by the Employment Appeals Tribunal in Sodexo v Gutridge case means that employers taking ... ] [ Can Property Owners be held to a verbal Sale Agreement? | Article Can Property Owners be held to a verbal Sale Agreement? | 2008-08-27
A recent case in front of the House of Lords (Yeoman’s Row Management Ltd v Cobbe) highlighted once ... ] [ Legal Privilege – why you need a Solicitor and not a Consultant | Article Legal Privilege – why you need a Solicitor and not a Consultant | 2008-08-26
A recent case, Howes v Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, considered whether legal privilege ... ] [ If a Buyer knows of a defect in title, is the seller obliged to reduce the price? | Article: If a Buyer knows of a defect in title, is the seller obliged to reduce the price? | 2008-08-22
A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. In a recent case, F and M Ezekiel v D and H Kohali, ... ] [ Tenants and Landlords – Start measuring your properties now! | Article: Further Guidance on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) | 2008-08-21
The Department of Communities and Local Government is recommending that if you are considering ... ] [ When selling a business, how do you balance the requests for information from the Buyer against the rights of your employees under the Data Protection Act? | Article: When selling a business, how do you balance the requests for information from the Buyer? | 2008-08-14
When selling a business with employees, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) ... ] [ Landowners - Beware of allowing telecommunications companies access without a written agreement | Article: Landowners - Beware of allowing telecommunications companies access without a written agree | 2008-08-13
Mobile phone companies and other telecommunications masts continue to crop up and can be a valuable ... ] [ Mandatory Air Conditioning Inspections | Article: Mandatory Air Conditioning Inspections | 2008-08-12
As part of the UK’s response to the European Energy performance in Buildings Directive, new ... ] [ Can the Seller of a piece of land trigger overage payments without waiting for the Buyer? | Article: Can the Seller of a piece of land trigger overage payments without waiting for the Buyer? | 2008-08-11
Overage enables a seller to retain the opportunity to share in the future development potential of ... ] [ Does your company Website comply with the new Companies Act? | Article: Does your company Website comply with the new Companies Act? | 2008-08-08
The Companies Act 2006 received Royal Assent on 8 November 2007 and, since that date, the ... ] [ The Commercial Lease Code - make it work for you | Article The Commercial Lease Code | 2008-07-25
The Commercial Lease Code, introduced in March 2007, is currently voluntary, but that doesn’t mean ... ] [ Landlords: are your Regulations Reasonable? | Article Landlords are your Regulations Reasonable? | 2008-07-21
In the recent case of Shah v Colvia Management Co Ltd, the Court of Appeal had to consider whether ... ] [ Can a Landlord inadvertently waive a Tenant’s Breach of Covenant? | Article: Can a Landlord inadvertently waive a Tenant’s Breach of Covenant? | 2008-07-18
In the recent case of Greenwood Reversions Ltd v World Environment Foundation and Mehra, solicitors ... ] [ Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Update | Article: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Update | 2008-07-14
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are now required for all commercial properties over 2,500m² ... ] [ Renewal of Tenancies – what is a business? | Article: Renewal of Tenancies – what is a business? | 2008-07-11
In the case of Hawkesbrook Leisure vs The Rees-Jones Partnership, a not for profit sports club ... ] [ Landlord Fined for Tenants’ Actions – are you at risk? | Article: Landlord Fined for Tenants’ Actions – are you at risk? | 2008-07-11
Earlier this year, a commercial landlord was fined £30000 and ordered to pay costs for knowingly ... ] [ Pre-existing Damage – can a tenant claim for nuisance? | Article: Pre-existing Damage – can a tenant claim for nuisance? | 2008-07-04
It has long been established that while a tenant is obliged to repair a property (which may include ... ] [ A Tenant’s invalidly registered Option to Purchase is upheld by the Courts | Article: A Tenant’s invalidly registered Option to Purchase is upheld by the Courts | 2008-07-02
In a recent case of Coles and others v Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster) and another, the ... ] [ Commonhold – an alternative to the traditional leasehold flats and apartments? | Article: Commonhold – an alternative to the traditional leasehold flats and apartments? | 2008-06-27
Developers of blocks of flats or apartments may want to consider what form of ownership will be ... ] [ Can Landlords’ Repairs breach Tenants’ Rights? | Article: Can Landlords’ Repairs breach Tenants’ Rights? | 2008-06-26
In a recent case before the Court of Appeal (Goldmile Properties Ltd v Lechouritis), the Court were ... ] [ The Data Protection Act and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations or TUPE | Article: The Data Protection Act and TUPE | 2008-06-23
To help businesses to comply with the Data Protection Act when providing information under the ... ] [ A New Tenant wants a New Roof, does the Existing Tenant have to provide it? | Article: A New Tenant wants a New Roof, does the Existing Tenant have to provide it? | 2008-06-19
A 2007 case from the Queen’s Bench Division (Carmel Southend Ltd v Strachan & Henshaw Limited) ... ] [ Free Legal Advice For Small Business Through Law Society Scheme | Press Release: Free Legal Advice for Small Business | 2008-06-18
Lawson-West, Solicitors have joined the Law Society’s Lawyers for your Business scheme which ... ] [ Calling all Landlords and Business Sellers! | News: EPCs on Commercial Properties from 1 July 2008 | 2008-06-12
Lawson West would like to remind all landlords and sellers of businesses that Energy Performance ... ] [ The Benefit of a Covenant does not always pass to the New Owners | Article The Benefit of a Covenant does not always pass to the New Owners | 2008-06-10
Recent case law has reminded buyers of commercial property or businesses that the benefit of ... ] [ Employers’ Liability Insurance Certificates can be displayed electronically | Article: Employers’ Liability Insurance Certificates can be displayed electronically | 2008-06-04
Under the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1998, employers must retain each ... ] [ Landlord’s Occupier’s Liability – are your Covenants Specific Enough? | Article: Landlord’s Occupier’s Liability – are your Covenants Specific Enough? | 2008-05-30
Landlords need to carefully consider whether their tenanted properties might give rise to any ... ] [ Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 | Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations effective from 26 May 2008 | 2008-05-28
The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 came into force on 26 May 2008. These ... ] [ How to Protect yourself against Property Fraud | Article: How to Protect yourself against Property Fraud | 2008-05-21
The Land Registry have been warning that property fraud is on the rise and that there is an ... ] [ Buying a Business – Top Ten Tips from Lawson-West | Top 10 Tips for Buying a Business | 2008-04-17
Buying a Business – Top Ten Tips from Lawson-West 1. As well as the business itself, get to ... ] [ National Minimum Wage Increases from 1 October 2008 | News: National Minimum Wage Increases | 2008-03-31
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has announced the rates of the ... ] [ Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) required on Commercial Properties | Article: EPCs on Commercial Properties | 2008-02-19
Why do we need EPCs? The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires a mechanism for ... ] [ Restrictive Covenants can be varied under the Housing Act | Article: Restrictive Covenants and the Housing Act | 2008-02-11
A recent case has highlighted the fact that the county court has the power to vary restrictive ... ] [ TUPE Regulations: Buying a Business | Article: TUPE Regulations for Buying a Business | 2007-10-19
Whenever a business is bought or sold, the parties must comply with the Transfer of Undertakings ... ] [ Divorce and the Family Business - Your Questions Answered | Article: Divorce and the Family Business | 2007-10-18
Family Partner James Howarth answers some key questions if you're facing divorce. Q: My wife and ... ] [ More Holidays for Staff | Article: Holiday Entitlements for Staff | 2007-10-01
The Government is set to go ahead with an increase to the minimum holiday entitlement for employees ... ] [ Use Signs to Avoid Fines | Article: Smoke Free Workplaces | 2007-10-01
Don't forget! As part of the ban on smoking in workplaces, employers must also display "no ... ]
Landlords of a multi-let residential property or a mixed-use commercial and residential property ... ] [ Landlords – Are you aware of the dangers of not looking after your tenant’s deposit? | Article: Landlords – Are you aware of the dangers of not looking after your tenant’s deposit? | 2008-11-14
From 6th April last year (2007) all new deposits taken by landlords of residential properties must ... ] [ How Landlords of mixed Commercial and Residential properties can protect themselves against defaulting tenants | Article How Landlords of mixed Commercial and Residential properties can protect themselves | 2008-10-30
Landlords of mixed commercial and residential properties, eg a shop with a flat above where the ... ] [ Why Landlords and Landowners should insist on “Best Endeavours” and not be fobbed off by “Reasonable Endeavours” | Article: Why Landlords and Landowners should insist on “Best Endeavours” | 2008-10-29
Believe it or not there is a difference between the words ‘best endeavours’ and ‘reasonable ... ] [ Option to extend a lease – common sense wins the day! | Article Option to extend a lease – common sense wins the day! | 2008-10-17
The case of William Page & Co Ltd v BNP Paribas Securities Services Custody Bank Ltd & Anor showed ... ] [ Are Landlords liable for the trespasses of their Tenants? | Article Are Landlords liable for the trespasses of their Tenants? | 2008-10-16
In certain circumstances, a landlord can be responsible for an act of trespass committed by its ... ] [ Landlords: Protecting your right of re-entry where your tenant becomes insolvent | Article Landlords: Protecting your right of re-entry where your tenant becomes insolvent | 2008-10-15
The landlords’ right of re-entry, sometimes known as forfeiture, is a good right to have but an ... ] [ Landowners cannot unreasonably refuse consent | Article Landowners cannot unreasonably refuse consent | 2008-10-14
If your neighbour has a right over your land which they can use only with your consent, can you ... ] [ Property Developers and Purchasers: check you own the land or risk paying compensation for trespass | Article Property Developers and Purchasers: check you own the land | 2008-10-10
A recent court case, Herbert v Doyle and Talati, highlights the importance of getting specialist ... ] [ New Changes to Company Law effective 1 October 2008 arising from the Companies Act 2006 | Article New Changes to Company Law effective 1 October 2008 arising from the Companies Act 2006 | 2008-10-03
On 1 October 2008 the next stage of the Companies Act 2006 was implemented. From that date, as ... ] [ Maternity Leave Benefit Changes effective from 5 October 2008 | Article Maternity Leave Benefit Changes effective from 5 October 2008 | 2008-10-03
The rules have changed regarding non cash benefits during maternity leave for women who are ... ] [ Compromise Agreements: as an Employer are you adequately protected? | Article Compromise Agreements: as an Employer are you adequately protected? | 2008-09-09
A compromise agreement sets out terms to end an employment contract which benefit both employee and ... ] [ Why Landlords should act at the End of a Lease | Article Why Landlords should act at the End of a Lease | 2008-09-05
If you’re a landlord and have gone to all the trouble of ensuring that your tenant does not have an ... ] [ New red tape for Builders and Property Developers | Article New red tape for Builders and Property Developers | 2008-09-04
On 1 September this year a new form was introduced for all builders and property developers. The ... ] [ Employers at risk of Equal Pay Claims from employees transferred under TUPE | Article Employers at risk of Equal Pay Claims from employees transferred under TUPE | 2008-08-28
A ruling by the Employment Appeals Tribunal in Sodexo v Gutridge case means that employers taking ... ] [ Can Property Owners be held to a verbal Sale Agreement? | Article Can Property Owners be held to a verbal Sale Agreement? | 2008-08-27
A recent case in front of the House of Lords (Yeoman’s Row Management Ltd v Cobbe) highlighted once ... ] [ Legal Privilege – why you need a Solicitor and not a Consultant | Article Legal Privilege – why you need a Solicitor and not a Consultant | 2008-08-26
A recent case, Howes v Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, considered whether legal privilege ... ] [ If a Buyer knows of a defect in title, is the seller obliged to reduce the price? | Article: If a Buyer knows of a defect in title, is the seller obliged to reduce the price? | 2008-08-22
A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. In a recent case, F and M Ezekiel v D and H Kohali, ... ] [ Tenants and Landlords – Start measuring your properties now! | Article: Further Guidance on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) | 2008-08-21
The Department of Communities and Local Government is recommending that if you are considering ... ] [ When selling a business, how do you balance the requests for information from the Buyer against the rights of your employees under the Data Protection Act? | Article: When selling a business, how do you balance the requests for information from the Buyer? | 2008-08-14
When selling a business with employees, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) ... ] [ Landowners - Beware of allowing telecommunications companies access without a written agreement | Article: Landowners - Beware of allowing telecommunications companies access without a written agree | 2008-08-13
Mobile phone companies and other telecommunications masts continue to crop up and can be a valuable ... ] [ Mandatory Air Conditioning Inspections | Article: Mandatory Air Conditioning Inspections | 2008-08-12
As part of the UK’s response to the European Energy performance in Buildings Directive, new ... ] [ Can the Seller of a piece of land trigger overage payments without waiting for the Buyer? | Article: Can the Seller of a piece of land trigger overage payments without waiting for the Buyer? | 2008-08-11
Overage enables a seller to retain the opportunity to share in the future development potential of ... ] [ Does your company Website comply with the new Companies Act? | Article: Does your company Website comply with the new Companies Act? | 2008-08-08
The Companies Act 2006 received Royal Assent on 8 November 2007 and, since that date, the ... ] [ The Commercial Lease Code - make it work for you | Article The Commercial Lease Code | 2008-07-25
The Commercial Lease Code, introduced in March 2007, is currently voluntary, but that doesn’t mean ... ] [ Landlords: are your Regulations Reasonable? | Article Landlords are your Regulations Reasonable? | 2008-07-21
In the recent case of Shah v Colvia Management Co Ltd, the Court of Appeal had to consider whether ... ] [ Can a Landlord inadvertently waive a Tenant’s Breach of Covenant? | Article: Can a Landlord inadvertently waive a Tenant’s Breach of Covenant? | 2008-07-18
In the recent case of Greenwood Reversions Ltd v World Environment Foundation and Mehra, solicitors ... ] [ Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Update | Article: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Update | 2008-07-14
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are now required for all commercial properties over 2,500m² ... ] [ Renewal of Tenancies – what is a business? | Article: Renewal of Tenancies – what is a business? | 2008-07-11
In the case of Hawkesbrook Leisure vs The Rees-Jones Partnership, a not for profit sports club ... ] [ Landlord Fined for Tenants’ Actions – are you at risk? | Article: Landlord Fined for Tenants’ Actions – are you at risk? | 2008-07-11
Earlier this year, a commercial landlord was fined £30000 and ordered to pay costs for knowingly ... ] [ Pre-existing Damage – can a tenant claim for nuisance? | Article: Pre-existing Damage – can a tenant claim for nuisance? | 2008-07-04
It has long been established that while a tenant is obliged to repair a property (which may include ... ] [ A Tenant’s invalidly registered Option to Purchase is upheld by the Courts | Article: A Tenant’s invalidly registered Option to Purchase is upheld by the Courts | 2008-07-02
In a recent case of Coles and others v Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster) and another, the ... ] [ Commonhold – an alternative to the traditional leasehold flats and apartments? | Article: Commonhold – an alternative to the traditional leasehold flats and apartments? | 2008-06-27
Developers of blocks of flats or apartments may want to consider what form of ownership will be ... ] [ Can Landlords’ Repairs breach Tenants’ Rights? | Article: Can Landlords’ Repairs breach Tenants’ Rights? | 2008-06-26
In a recent case before the Court of Appeal (Goldmile Properties Ltd v Lechouritis), the Court were ... ] [ The Data Protection Act and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations or TUPE | Article: The Data Protection Act and TUPE | 2008-06-23
To help businesses to comply with the Data Protection Act when providing information under the ... ] [ A New Tenant wants a New Roof, does the Existing Tenant have to provide it? | Article: A New Tenant wants a New Roof, does the Existing Tenant have to provide it? | 2008-06-19
A 2007 case from the Queen’s Bench Division (Carmel Southend Ltd v Strachan & Henshaw Limited) ... ] [ Free Legal Advice For Small Business Through Law Society Scheme | Press Release: Free Legal Advice for Small Business | 2008-06-18
Lawson-West, Solicitors have joined the Law Society’s Lawyers for your Business scheme which ... ] [ Calling all Landlords and Business Sellers! | News: EPCs on Commercial Properties from 1 July 2008 | 2008-06-12
Lawson West would like to remind all landlords and sellers of businesses that Energy Performance ... ] [ The Benefit of a Covenant does not always pass to the New Owners | Article The Benefit of a Covenant does not always pass to the New Owners | 2008-06-10
Recent case law has reminded buyers of commercial property or businesses that the benefit of ... ] [ Employers’ Liability Insurance Certificates can be displayed electronically | Article: Employers’ Liability Insurance Certificates can be displayed electronically | 2008-06-04
Under the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1998, employers must retain each ... ] [ Landlord’s Occupier’s Liability – are your Covenants Specific Enough? | Article: Landlord’s Occupier’s Liability – are your Covenants Specific Enough? | 2008-05-30
Landlords need to carefully consider whether their tenanted properties might give rise to any ... ] [ Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 | Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations effective from 26 May 2008 | 2008-05-28
The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 came into force on 26 May 2008. These ... ] [ How to Protect yourself against Property Fraud | Article: How to Protect yourself against Property Fraud | 2008-05-21
The Land Registry have been warning that property fraud is on the rise and that there is an ... ] [ Buying a Business – Top Ten Tips from Lawson-West | Top 10 Tips for Buying a Business | 2008-04-17
Buying a Business – Top Ten Tips from Lawson-West 1. As well as the business itself, get to ... ] [ National Minimum Wage Increases from 1 October 2008 | News: National Minimum Wage Increases | 2008-03-31
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has announced the rates of the ... ] [ Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) required on Commercial Properties | Article: EPCs on Commercial Properties | 2008-02-19
Why do we need EPCs? The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires a mechanism for ... ] [ Restrictive Covenants can be varied under the Housing Act | Article: Restrictive Covenants and the Housing Act | 2008-02-11
A recent case has highlighted the fact that the county court has the power to vary restrictive ... ] [ TUPE Regulations: Buying a Business | Article: TUPE Regulations for Buying a Business | 2007-10-19
Whenever a business is bought or sold, the parties must comply with the Transfer of Undertakings ... ] [ Divorce and the Family Business - Your Questions Answered | Article: Divorce and the Family Business | 2007-10-18
Family Partner James Howarth answers some key questions if you're facing divorce. Q: My wife and ... ] [ More Holidays for Staff | Article: Holiday Entitlements for Staff | 2007-10-01
The Government is set to go ahead with an increase to the minimum holiday entitlement for employees ... ] [ Use Signs to Avoid Fines | Article: Smoke Free Workplaces | 2007-10-01
Don't forget! As part of the ban on smoking in workplaces, employers must also display "no ... ]
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