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New Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims

On 1 October 2017, the Pre-action Protocol for Debt Claims came into force, which may have a potentially large impact on businesses owed monies by individuals.

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Leasehold loopholes to look out for

The subject of the UK’s ‘housing crisis’ is a firm favourite with the British press, and the media’s current scrutiny of ‘all matters housing’ has recently thrown a fairly obscure property law, intended to protect homeowners, into the spotlight.

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A new class of limited partnership for private funds

The Private Fund Limited Partnership (PFLP) is a new sub-category of limited partnership which came into existence earlier this year. It aims to reduce financial and administrative burdens on general partners/managers as well as providing greater legal certainty for limited partners.

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way

When thinking of making a will, the idea of a Victorian lawyer taking down the last instructions at the bedside still springs to mind for many people.

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Gender pay likely to stay in the spotlight

The BBC found itself in a media storm last month, following the publication of salaries paid to its highest-earning stars, which revealed that only one-third of its 96 top earners were women, and the top seven were all men. Since then, staff at the Financial Times have threatened to strike over the paper’s reported 13% per cent gender pay gap.

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Supreme Court rule Employment Tribunal fees are unlawful

UNISON sought judicial review of the Fees Order because it unlawfully prevents/restricts access to justice.

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Insight

Commercial leases: What to do when a tenant breaches

There can be a number of different options available to a landlord whose tenant is in breach of the lease during the term. There are also some steps, which prudent landlords can take to protect their position (excluding for non-payment of rent) (commercial property).

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What happens when you only receive part of an enforcement debt?

Circumstances can arise where you have a judgment debt and have instructed enforcement officers to seek to pursue the sums due, but in some instances, the debt is only partially recovered.

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Consumer protection

Assured shorthold tenants can now bring civil proceedings to unwind their tenancies, get a full refund, discounted rent and claim damages.

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Business lease applications

Ensuring both joint tenants apply for a business lease renewal to avoid losing security of tenure

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A notice to quit served by one joint tenant can determine the tenancy

The Supreme Court has ruled that a notice to quit served by one joint tenant determines the tenancy and does not infringe European Human Rights.

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How to hire an employee

The right way!

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