The Tenant Deposit Scheme is to be re-visited by the Government within changes proposed by the Localism Bill. The Tenant Deposit Scheme has a very unhappy history. Designed with a simple ambition of protecting tenants’ monies with an arbitration service to resolve disputes, all parties have found the Housing Act 2004 legislation unsatisfactory. Landlords face [...]
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November 7th, 2011
Tenant Deposit Scheme – the saga continues
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No Comments » November 1st, 2011
Residential Service Charges
There have been recent cases which emphasise the importance of ensuring that the terms of the lease are properly considered in relation to service charge collection and that statutory requirements are met. The Upper Tribunal has also made interesting observations on apportionment of service charges within a lease. 1. A clause provided for management to [...]
October 10th, 2011
Macmillan Coffee Morning
“Let Them Eat Cake” On Friday 30th September 2011, Prince Evans Solicitors LLP took part in Macmillan Cancer Support’s “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” fundraising event. There can be no doubt that the staff were very generous in raising money for this great cause. Our fundraising week began on the previous Monday with an auction for [...]
lheasman Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Charity Support, Coffee Morning, legal costs, legal fees, Macmillan Cancer, mortgage lender No Comments » October 7th, 2011
The Legal Services Act 2007 aka ‘Tesco’s Law’
THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2007 AKA ‘TESCO’S LAW’ The possibilities created by the Legal Services Act 2007, which came into effect on 6 October 2011, are to be welcomed in terms of consumer choice and the potential for reduced fees It is thought that banks and supermarket chains will enter the legal market offering [...]
lheasman Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Law, legal, legal services, Prince Evans Solicitors, Tesco, Tesco law 1 Comment » October 5th, 2011
A New Business – Tenant’s Guide to Leasing Commercial Property
At this stage, your business concept is already complete, any company formed (if applicable) and you now need to secure a property from which to trade. Although each particular transaction will differ according to its own facts, here is a brief guide. Heads of Terms After finding suitable property, you will need to negotiate the [...]
lheasman Posted in Uncategorized Tags: assignment of lease, business lease, business tenants, conveyancing, due diligence, heads of terms, landlord, lease, property, rental agreement, security of tenure, tenants No Comments » September 22nd, 2011
I have been presented with a Compromise Agreement – what should I do next?
Being presented with a Compromise Agreement can be a stressful experience. Many employees have never received a Compromise Agreement and for many it may be the only time they receive one in their working lives. For others, it may come as a welcome relief. Whichever it might be, it is essential that you obtain independent [...]
lheasman Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Compromise Agreement, dispute, legal fees, negotiation, redundancy, restructuring, solicitors certificate, termination of employment, voluntary redundancy No Comments » September 21st, 2011
Construction Contract Changes
The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (“the New Construction Act”) comes into force on 1 October 2011 and JCT this week has released its new Design and Build Contract 2011 and Guide in anticipation of the New Construction Act Significant changes have been made to both adjudication and the payment provisions implemented [...]
lheasman Posted in Uncategorized Tags: adjudication, clerical errors, Construction Act 2009, contract documents, JCT Contracts, legal costs, Pay Less Notice, payment, Payment Notice, review current documents, suspension No Comments » August 24th, 2011
“I Predict A Riot”
The popular indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs may have predicted such events occurring in the UK as far back as 2004 with the title of this song, but I’m sure this was far from the minds of residents and commercial tenants across the country until the events of last week. The Metropolitan Police have called [...]
August 8th, 2011
Your guide to the legal process of buying your new home
You’ve found the home of your dreams and your offer has been accepted, but it’s not simply a matter of handing over the money and getting the keys in return! There’s the small matter of the legal process of making your dream a reality. All the talk of contracts and searches can be quite daunting, [...]
August 1st, 2011
LLP Conversion
“LLP conversion will benefit clients as they are advised by a law firm which has adopted a modern corporate structure” - Senior Partner, Tom Lemon Changes made on 1 August 2011 In common with many other progressive law firms, Prince Evans has converted to limited liability partnership (LLP) status under English law. This change took effect on 1 August 2011 Reason [...]
