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Department: Disputes (personal)
Why are court fees increasing?
After a government consultation in November 2023, there will be an increase of court fees from 1 May 2024.
Commercial PropertyWhy is it necessary to provide ID and proof of funds when instructing a solicitor?
Providing ID and proof of funds is a requirement of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017.
Conveyancing and PropertyWhat happens when one tenant in common dies?
If you jointly own your property as tenants in common, when you die your share of the property will pass to your estate.
Disputes (personal)How do I evict a residential tenant?
Two pieces of legislation in particular that cover evictions of residential tenants these are section 8 and section 21 of the Housing Act 1988
Disputes (personal)My mother has died and left me nothing in her will. Is there anything I can do?
The law does permit claims by children, whether under or over the age of 18, against the estate of the deceased.
Disputes (business)Does the law of defamation cover things published on the internet?
Defamation is where somebody makes a false claim about you that is damaging to your reputation. For defamation to occur, a false statement mus
Disputes (personal)Tenants have caused damage to my property at the end of their tenancy. Can I bill them for the repairs?
If your tenant causes damage to your property (over and above normal wear and tear), they should report it to you immediately so that you can