Making decisions for someone else Have you ever thought about what might happen if you were no longer able to make decisions about your own finances or your personal welfare? Or are you concerned about a loved one’s capacity to make decisions for themselves? You might...
What is the right to rent? As a landlord, you are legally required to check the immigration status of all tenants, lodgers and any other adults who will be living in your property to make sure they have a right to rent residential property in England. The right to...
Do you understand your responsibilities as a landlord? Your responsibilities as a landlord are not only a legal obligation but also make sound business sense. Ensuring the right paperwork is in place, dealing promptly with repairs and having clear communication with...
“We are providing a legal service, but still need to maintain compassion and empathy whilst maintaining clear professional boundaries” Telephone: 01392 286777 Email: bernadette.chelvanayagam@cartridgeslaw.co.uk Name: Bernadette Chelvanayagam Job title: Paralegal How...
UPDATE - 11 MARCH 2021 Yesterday, the Government announced an extension to support for residential tenants. The ban on bailiff-enforced evictions, and the requirement for landlords to provide 6-month notice periods to tenants before they evict them, will be extended...
We answer some of the most common questions about property ownership and jointly owned property disputes. My partner and I bought our home jointly. We were never married but have now separated. How much of the property do I own? The beneficial interest in the property...
What is a cohabitation dispute? Disputes about property ownership can occur in a variety of circumstances. You may be going through a divorce, may have bought property with family and/or friends, you may be contesting a will, or you may have inherited some property....
We are very pleased to announce that Nicola Hall, a solicitor in our civil litigation and housing team, has been accepted onto the board of trustees of Homemaker Southwest. The primary purpose of Homemaker is to prevent homelessness and promote independence in the...
With news that the moratorium on eviction claims has been extended a further four weeks to the 20 September 2020, what does this mean for private landlords? The amended Civil Procedure Rules 1998 bring about several changes to the current procedure including the...
At the start of lockdown, the Housing Secretary promised that no one would lose their home as a result of coronavirus. Unfortunately, with the Government’s moratorium on evictions ending this weekend, we face the reality that this may well be the case for thousands of...
The Tenant Fees Act 2019, as of 1 June 2020 applies to all tenancies and statutory periodic tenancies entered into before 1 June 2019. This means that any term in a tenancy agreement which requires a prohibited payment can no longer have effect and any landlord or...
If you have any questions for the housing team or want some advice on housing issues, contact us today on 01392 256854 or by email enquiries@cartridgeslaw.co.uk. Eviction Can my landlord evict me because of coronavirus? An eviction is illegal if your landlord has not...