Changes made to give tenants breathing space as evictions ban ends
The ban on bailiff enforced evictions in England, as well the requirement for landlords to provide 6-month notice periods, ended on 31 May 2021 for residential tenants, notes
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Domestic Abuse Bill received Royal Assent
On 29 April 2021, the Domestic Abuse Bill received Royal Assent and was signed into law. This landmark bill will provide...
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Thinking about disputing an inheritance?
Under English and Welsh law, you have the right to leave your estate to whomever you wish, however there is a key limitation that you should be aware of, says
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Separation and divorce in a post-lockdown world
There is no doubt that the national lockdowns increased tensions in already fragile relationships, notes Andy Stout, family lawyer at...
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Support extended for commercial and residential tenants into the summer months
Support for commercial and residential tenants into the summer months with ban on bailiff enforced evictions...
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Own a home or property with a septic tank?
Own a home or property with a septic tank? Here’s what you need to know about the new regulations. As of the 1 January 2020, the Environment Agency...
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Prompt Payment Code changes are good news for small businesses
The government has recently announced an overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code which is great news for small businesses, says
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Checking for flooding risks when buying a property
As we come through another wet winter, Alistair Millar from Tallents Solicitors in Southwell, explains why...
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Farmers welcome extension to Seasonal Workers Pilot in 2021
With Brexit, also came the end of freedom of movement from Europe for EU and non-EU workers, leaving UK farmers wondering how they were going to recruit enough seasonal workers to help harvest the...
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