Civil litigation
6 Aug 2019
Suing your accountant for negligent advice
If you own or run a business, you expect the professionals you work with to provide information and advice that is in your best interests. This becomes particularly important when you employ an accountant and although the majority are highly competent, mistakes can be made. Negligent advice from an accountant could have significant or even […]
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1 Aug 2019
More duties for landlords introduced by the Tenant Fees Act 2019
Landlords who fails to comply with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 could risk facing a penalty of up to £30,000 levied by a local council’s trading standards department.
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30 May 2019
Solving a boundary dispute without going to court
Can I avoid an expensive court case where I believe that the boundary to my property is not where it should? What are my options for settling this out of court? Can the Land Registry get involved to help me?
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8 May 2019
Challenging a Will your relative was pressured into making
Everyone has the right to make a will leaving their money and property to whoever they choose. But what happens where decisions about who gets what have been unfairly influenced by another person? Does the will still stand or can it be challenged by relatives who are convinced it was made under duress? The […]
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11 Mar 2019
Problems entering a neighbour’s land to repair property
There are many reasons you might need access to your neighbour’s land to repair or maintain your property and it can be difficult to know what to do if your request for access is refused. The general rule is that to go onto someone else’s property you need their permission, but there are exceptions that […]
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