Insights
11th September 2023
Section 21 Notice: A Notice Served Every 8 Minutes
According to a recent study conducted by Shelter, an organisation which exists to assist people in housing emergencies, notices pursuant to Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988…
Insights
5th September 2023
Let’s Update You – Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations
The Regulations apply from 1 July 2020 to any tenancy agreement signed on or after 1 June 2020. From 1 April 2021, the Regulations apply to any tenancy…
Insights
1st September 2023
The importance of having a properly drafted Will
As has recently been reported in the Press, the Will of the late singer, Aretha Franklin, raised some issues as to how her estate should ultimately be distributed…
News
30th August 2023
Three Dispute Resolution heavyweights join Ellisons Solicitors
Ellisons Solicitors, a leading law firm in Suffolk and Essex, has bolstered its Dispute Resolution Department by appointing three world-class partners: Claire Kitchen, Partner and Head of Commercial…
Insights
11th August 2023
Let’s Update You – Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2022
On 1 October 2015, landlords of residential properties became subject to two new obligations: 1) Installing smoke alarms on each storey of premises that are wholly or partly…
Insights
2nd August 2023
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (the “Act”) came into force on 30 June 2022. The Act has the effect of limiting ground rent payable for most…
Insights
28th July 2023
Let’s Update You – Renters Reform Bill
Our inaugural ‘Let’s update you’ feature is live which will focus on providing you with the latest Property Litigation updates. This month’s edition covers the Renters (Reform) Bill.…
Insights
27th July 2023
Shareholder Disputes
Shareholder disputes can cause many issues for a company and for shareholders. It can cause disruptions in work and potentially cause the company reputation to come into disrepute.…
Insights
14th April 2023
Residential Possession: Is my Section 21 Notice Valid?
A notice pursuant to Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended) is most commonly known as a Section 21 notice (but may also be referred to…
Insights
6th April 2023
Part 36 offer
One option to parties to settle a claim before going to court is a ‘Part 36 offer’. This is a form of offer used to settle all or…