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TOLATA and Property Disputes Between Unmarried Couples
TOLATA and Property Disputes Between Unmarried Couples The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) provides the Court with the power to…
Adverse Possession
What is adverse possession? Adverse possession is a legal concept which allows an individual non-owner to claim legal ownership over someone else’s land by occupying…
Gas Safety Requirements for Landlords and Tenants
Gas Safety Requirements for Landlords and Tenants There are strict requirements that must be fulfilled in order to successfully serve a Section 21 Notice, in…
Adverse Possession of Unregistered Land
Adverse Possession of Unregistered Land Adverse possession is a contentious area as it offers the potential for a third-party non-proprietor to claim a legal right…
The Party Wall Act: What do I need to know?
The Party Wall Act: What do I need to know? It is important to first consider whether, and how, the Party Wall etc Act 1996…
Key concepts explained: Derogation of Grant and Quiet Enjoyment in Commercial leases
Key concepts explained: Derogation of Grant and Quiet Enjoyment in Commercial leases It’s hard to run a business. It’s even harder when your landlord keeps…
What happens if a notice under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is returned undelivered?
What happens if a notice under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is returned undelivered? For commercial landlords and tenants (not residential), in the absence…
The Cost of EPC non-compliance
EPC non-compliance for residential property There are strict requirements that must be fulfilled in order to successfully serve a section 21 Notice, one of those…
Fence and boundary disputes between neighbours
Fence and boundary disputes between neighbours Fence and boundary disputes between neighbours are a common occurrence. Not only can they create unwanted tension with neighbours…
