Dilapidations claims: an overview
In the context of landlord and tenant law, the term ‘dilapidations’ is used to refer…
March 24, 2025 By Helen Williams
The Renters Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know
The Renters Reform Bill is a landmark piece of legislation that will bring significant changes…
February 25, 2025 By Nicola Hall
A change to the Electronic Communications Code – the Telecommunications Infrastucture (Leasehold Property) Bill
What are the existing rights of telecommunications operators under the Electronic Communications Code and what…
February 11, 2025 By Richard Bagwell
What rights do I have to stay in my partner’s property if they die?
It is a principle of the law in England and Wales that a person can…
February 4, 2025 By Emily Griffiths
The Right to Rent and Landlords’ Duties
On 21 April 2020 the Court of Appeal allowed the Government’s appeal against last year’s…
November 29, 2024 By Helen Thomas
Help! I’ve got a boundary dispute!
As a Property Litigator, possibly the most common enquiry received relates to boundary disputes. We…
November 29, 2024 By Ian Thomas
Property disputes and the service occupancy trap
Do you have any employees living in accommodation provided by you? This article offers advice…
October 16, 2024 By Ian Thomas
Understanding the modification of restrictive covenants
Restrictive covenants are often a significant hurdle in property development, imposing limitations that can hinder…
September 17, 2024 By Ben Jones
Divorce & Property – how to protect your home if you’re not the legal owner
Getting a divorce can be stressful at the best of times, but when you are…
September 17, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
Renovating a joint property? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re buying a property that needs a little ‘TLC’ (or perhaps a lot!) and…
May 24, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Alternative Dispute Resolution – what is Early Neutral Evaluation?
This is the sixth article in our Coronavirus and ADR Series, in which we will…
April 29, 2024 By Catherine Mathews
Property Claims – is a verbal agreement binding?
The short answer is no, verbal agreements in relation to property are not binding. This…
February 9, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans