Section 21 and Section 8 notices (England only)

Section 21 Notice in England A notice under Section 21 is most commonly given where a landlord wants the property back after a fixed term ends or during a periodic assured shorthold tenancy. Obtaining possession of a property under S21 is sometimes called ‘no fault’ possession due to there being no requirement to specify why … Read more

It’s Uber Day!

Today the Supreme Court released its judgment in the case of Uber -v- Aslam. What is it? This case deals with the employment status of private hire vehicle drivers who provide their services through the Uber app. It was brought to the Employment Tribunal by Mr Aslam and Mr Farrar as a test case to … Read more

Why do I need to get a Grant of Probate if a will has been made?

Bereaved families are sometimes surprised that, even though their loved one has been diligent enough to make a will during their lifetime, the executors (those legally responsible for handling a person’s estate – money, property and possessions – when they die and for carrying out the instructions in their will) still need a Grant of … Read more

Redundancy during the Covid-19 pandemic

We know that many people are being offered redundancy at the moment and may be confused about their options. We can advise you on this, and if you choose to accept voluntary redundancy we can advise you on the settlement agreement. Please contact our employment specialist Matthew Powell on 01248 672414 or email us on … Read more

The life stages that go into legacy making

Record property values and family structures make inheritance planning a growing issue yet research[1] shows that more than half of adults in the UK do not have a will in place, with the figure rising to almost 60% among parents. The researchers also found that of those who had made a will, many who had … Read more

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