Insights
30th November 2023
Government amends the Lease Extension problem within the Building Safety Act 2022
The leaseholder protection provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“the BSA”) have attracted a vast amount of criticism. In particular, the concept of “qualifying leases”. This provision…
Insights
28th November 2023
Larke v Nugus Requests: Unlocking the Secrets of Wills
A Larke v Nugus request is a type of request that is often made when there are concerns regarding the validity of a Will. It involves asking the…
Insights
23rd November 2023
Let’s Update You – Renters (Reform) Bill 2022: U-Turn on the Abolition of Section 21 Notice
The Renters (Reform) Bill 2022 received its second reading in the House of Commons on 23 October 2023. At its second reading, the government confirmed that it will…
Insights
16th October 2023
Jones v Jones shines a light on the rise in undue influence in the context of Wills
What is undue influence in the context of Wills? For a Will to be valid, amongst other things, it must be made on a voluntarily basis and without…
Insights
12th October 2023
Let’s Update You – New Case Law on Returning Deposits by Cheque
There have been a number of County Court judgments on the issue of using cheques to return a deposit in anticipation of serving a valid Section 21 notice.…
News
4th October 2023
The Legal 500 2024 results
Ellisons Solicitors is once again delighted to have been recommended within the Legal 500 directory. The firm received notable mentions within the following practice areas: Commercial Property, Corporate and Commercial, Employment, Immigration,…
Insights
3rd October 2023
Free Legal Advice Available to Tenants Facing Eviction: the HLPAS
On 1 August 2023, the government introduced the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) – a scheme which provides free legal advice for all tenants in England and…
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…