Dilapidations are a common source of dispute at the end of a commercial lease. They can involve significant sums of money and often come as an unwelcome surprise to tenants who believed they had left a property in reasonable condition. Understanding what dilapidations cover and how claims are assessed is essential for both landlords and … Read more
When property is held jointly a range of factors come into play. ‘Property’ might include a house, money in the bank or another asset. In this article we focus on what joint ownership means when buying or selling a house. Market conditions, location, survey results and local considerations such as planning and flood risks all … Read more
In leases, break clauses serve as crucial provisions that provide flexibility for both landlords and tenants. These clauses allow either party to terminate the lease before the expiration of the fixed term, subject to certain conditions and notice requirements. Break clauses are regulated by specific laws and have implications that both parties should carefully consider. … Read more
Landlords with property in Wales 31st of May 2023 – This is a key date for you! As a landlord, you still must comply with legislation. You will have to provide the tenant (contract holder) with the written terms of their occupation contract before the 1st of June 2023. Even if notice has already been served or … Read more
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into force in Wales on the 1st of December 2022. It has placed various obligations on the landlord and below we list some of the key dates (not an extensive list): 1st June 2023 If a tenancy or licence existed before the 1st of December 2022 then all … Read more
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
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
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
With the start of a new academic year fast approaching for many students, it is also the start of a new tenancy agreement. Although you’ve likely just paid your deposit, it is important to take steps from the start to ensure the full deposit will be returned to you when you leave the property; nobody … Read more
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
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
If you live with your partner, or considering moving in together, you may have thought about a cohabitation agreement. But do you actually need one? There is, of course, no legal requirement to have a cohabitation agreement to live with a partner, but it can be a useful tool to protect your finances and establish … Read more
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