On a more helpful note, following the Leasehold Reform (Amendment) Act 2014 coming into force on 13th May 2014, the requirement for tenants to personally sign the Notice of Claim or Initial Notice when seeking to extend leases or collective enfranchisements has been removed. This not only removed the not inconsiderable logistical problems of getting all
We were hoping to have reported on the decision of the Court of Appeal on this case, which you may recall considered the relevant ‘major works’ that applied before a landlord is obliged to follow statutory consultation procedures, i.e. in relation to whether any single lease holder had to contribute more than £250 towards single
Date: Wednesday 11th June Time: 3.30pm registration for a 4.00pm start Venue: British Library, St Pancras, London Dealing with anti-social behaviour issues can be a complex, costly, time consuming and frustrating business for Housing Associations and Local Authorities. This free seminar explains how the new legislation will introduce simpler and more effective powers to tackle
From inception of a property deal at heads of terms through to completion timing is critical, as is clarity of understanding of all issues which can arise and the ability to deal with them. “Current market conditions mean timing is crucial, as is the ability to deliver the transaction on target,” says Ivan Barry, Partner
DATE: TUESDAY 20TH MAY TIME: 5.30PM REGISTRATION FOR A 6PM START VENUE: EALING GOLF CLUB, PERIVALE LANE,GREENFORD, UB6 8TS Prince Evans Solicitors LLP has joined forces with Workplace Advice Group to hold a free seminar for employers on Automatic Enrolment; specialist, Frank Dixon will talk on the complete automatic enrolment solution. Automatic enrolment is now
The 1954 Act governs the relationship between the vast majority of landlords and tenants of business premises; the rights and obligations afforded by the 1954 Act supplement those set out in the terms and conditions of any lease. When does the 1954 act apply to a tenancy? There must be a tenancy (as opposed to
In the case of Luckwell-v-Limata (2014), which were divorce/financial proceedings, the court faced the issue of how much weight, if any, should be given to the pre-marital/post-nuptial agreements signed, prior to and during the marriage by the parties. As you may be aware, Pre-marital/post-nuptial agreements are not legally binding in the UK yet, but are
