Jul 30, 2021 Possession claims - recent changes! By Helen Tucker Do see my e-briefing below which summarises some recent "under the radar" changes to possession proceedings that have not had much...
Jul 29, 2021 Can we #movethedate? By Gayle Monk Today is Earth Overshoot Day - a stark and sobering reminder of just how much we overconsume. The day marks the point in each calendar...
Jul 29, 2021 Are you prioritising your employees' mental health? By Hannah Bollard The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are well underway; just when we thought that sport was over for a bit. Once again, the world of sport is teaching...
Jul 29, 2021 Social mobility: Is legislative reform the answer? By Anthony Collins Last week, the Social Mobility Commission published its 'state of the nation' policy paper which set out some key recommendations for...
Jul 26, 2021 How to rent guide - easy or not? By Suzanne Gregson On 21 July 2021, the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government published a new “easy read” version of the How to rent guide,...
Jul 26, 2021 How to rent - an easy read By Emma Hardman One of the requirements of granting an assured shorthold tenancy (AST) in England is that the tenant is issued with a copy of the...
Jul 23, 2021 Two important points from Triple Point - liquidated damages and contractual negligence By Andrew Millross The Supreme Court decision in the Triple Point case has clarified two legal principles that are important for construction and other...
Jul 22, 2021 Increase in home loss payments By Emma Hardman From 1 October 2021, home loss payments will increase as follows: For tenants - £7,100For leaseholders, the minimum payment will be...
Jul 21, 2021 CQC publishes data on Covid-19 related deaths in care homes By Lorna Kenyon-Pain On Wednesday 21 July, the CQC published data regarding the number of Covid-19 related deaths at each care home in England. There has been...
Jul 21, 2021 Life after meningitis and reasonable adjustments in the workplace By Anthony Collins Those who have suffered from meningitis can be left with lifetime physical and mental difficulties which can have a profound effect on...
Jul 21, 2021 The Building Safety Bill - Timeline for transition By Lorna Kenyon-Pain After my recent blog regarding the scope of the published Building Safety Bill, I will now consider the timescales for implementation of...
Jul 21, 2021 Channel 4 dispatches - Torn apart: Family courts uncovered By Kadie Bennett Yesterday dispatches aired on Channel 4 covering the family court system and whilst I personally do not agree with all of the criticism...