We were also successful in recovering the broker's legal costs following a small claims trial.
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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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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...
Read More →Obligations of Local Authority Housing Association Landlords
What duties does a landlord have to their tenants in regard to maintenance?
Read More →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...
Read More →Council Tax Liability On Death
A look at how the class F exemption is applied in practice
Read More →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...
Read More →Landlord Evidence Successfully Challenged
Property owners held liable after evidence given at trial deemed “wholly unsatisfactory” and a “skeletal mess”
Read More →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?
Read More →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...
Read More →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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