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Are you entering into a new tenancy agreement on or after the 1st of December 2022?

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 comes into force on the 1st of December 2022. This means that any new tenancy agreement entered into on or after the 1st of December 2022 will be an occupation contract and not an assured shorthold tenancy agreement. Landlords will need to provide tenants with occupation contracts on any … Read more

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The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 – what should be included in an Occupation Contract?

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 comes into force on the 1st of December 2022. This will impact the way properties are rented in Wales – it will impact both landlords and tenants. One of the key changes is that assured shorthold tenancies are being replaced with what will be known as occupation contracts and … Read more

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Housing Law changes in Wales…how will this affect tenants?

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 will bring changes to the way that both landlords and tenants let and rent residential properties (homes). These changes are scheduled to be introduced on the 1st of December 2022 (having been delayed since July 2022). There will be changes to the way contracts are created and provided to … Read more

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Gamlins Law acts for Glyndwr University on sale of Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground

North Wales law firm Gamlins Law acted for Glyndwr University on the sale of Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground. Commercial property solicitor Ben Whiting advised the university on the transfer of the ground’s freehold to Wrexham AFC. The completion marks the end of the university’s ownership of the stadium which began back in 2011, when the club … Read more

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Why you should use an SFE accredited lawyer

Gamlins Law solicitor Claire Thomas is accredited with Solicitors for the Elderly, a specialist group of lawyers that support and make a difference to older and vulnerable people. The decisions and plans you make now will have a huge impact on your later life. Getting them right is essential. An SFE accredited lawyer is an … Read more

Section 21 Notice and Section 8 Notice in Wales – how much notice needs to be provided?

We provided you with regular updates over the course of the last year in relation to the notice period required when serving a Section 21 Notice and Section 8 Notice in Wales. Wales Between the 29th of September 2020 and the 24th of March 2022, a landlord was required to provide 6 months’ notice if … Read more

How to evict a commercial tenant

If you are a landlord of a commercial property, you may find yourself in the circumstances where you need to evict a tenant and take back possession of your property. This area of the law can be complicated – your best route forward will depend on your specific circumstances and the terms of any lease … Read more

Natasha’s Law: Who must comply with new food labelling requirements?

Food businesses may be required to comply with new labelling requirements as a result of ‘Natasha’s Law’. Officially named the UK Food Information Amendment, Natasha’s Law came into force on 1st October 2021 and requires certain food businesses to provide clear details about ingredients and allergens. In this article, we look at which businesses will … Read more

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