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Broker Successfully Recovers Against Car Dealer

We were also successful in recovering the broker's legal costs following a small claims trial.

Detailed or Summary Assessment: which way should you argue?

We take a look at the recent case of Brake vs Guy & Ors which considered costs assessment when a litigant in person is involved.

OR Deposit Increase – 1st November 2022

On 1st November 2022 the Official Receiver deposit, payable on the issue of bankruptcy or winding up proceedings will be increased.

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White Paper: “A Fairer Private Rented Sector” (*but will it be scrapped?)

We review the keys provisions of the white paper which is intended to form the basis of the Renters Reform Bill.

FCA PS22/9: A new Consumer Duty

The FCA has published new rules for lenders operating in the regulated consumer market. Read our guidance here.

Guarantor director can’t outrun GK recovery team

This case study shows how a thorough and persistent approach can result in success against a director determined to frustrate creditors.

Greenhalgh Kerr Successful in Seeking Judgment Following a Disputed Part 55 Claim

Greenhalgh Kerr were successful in seeking Judgment together with legal costs and interest following a disputed Part 55 claim seeking repossession of a property together...

Obligations of Local Authority Housing Association Landlords

What duties does a landlord have to their tenants in regard to maintenance?

Brief insight: Landlord obligations following the implementation of Renting Homes (Wales) Act

On 01 December 2022, the long-awaited Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into effect across Wales. The legislation was the biggest shake-up in housing law...

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Council Tax Liability On Death

A look at how the class F exemption is applied in practice

Order for Sale following Proprietor’s Deportation to Jamaica

We acted for a local authority who had instructed us to recover sums in excess of £50,000 in respect of liability orders awarded for unpaid...

Landlord Evidence Successfully Challenged

Property owners held liable after evidence given at trial deemed “wholly unsatisfactory” and a “skeletal mess”

Who Is Liable For Empty Rates – Landlord Or Tenant?

The Landlord claims there's a lease in place. The Tenant claims they served notice to quit. Who was liable?

Its Been A Long Time Coming, But Change Gon’ Come

In November 2022, the Valuation Office Agency updated the rateable values of all non-domestic property in England and Wales. The revised rateable values take effect...

A Dangerous Parrot and an Axe Wielding Tenant

An unusual case of tenants who did not want to leave the property they had themselves driven to dereliction.

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