The EU settlement scheme is designed to offer EU, non-EU EEA and Swiss citizens and their eligible family members living in the UK before the end of the transition period (during which free movement continues) the opportunity to protect their residence in the UK after the transition period has ended. The deadline to apply is […]
Monthly Archives: September 2020
High Court: GAGAs can be enforced!
To enter into a commercial lease, one of the requirements of a landlord giving their consent to assign the lease will normally be that the original tenant agrees to enter into an “authorised guarantee agreement”, or (AGA) with the landlord to guarantee the incoming tenant’s liabilities for the lease. When the incoming tenant fails […]
Rishi Sunak – What is the economic plan for the UK going forwards?
Currently, you could be forgiven for not being completely up to date with government policies, laws and legislations, as the Coronavirus has meant constant alterations and updates from the government. Today’s announcement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak is certainly one to pay attention to, however, as it dictates the UK’s plan for dealing with the […]
Court of Appeal: ‘undue harshness’ is indeed capable of occurring quite commonly!
Written by Caryn Toh. Court of Appeal: ‘undue harshness’ is indeed capable of occurring quite commonly! On 04th September 2020, the Court of Appeal tackled the application of the definition of “unduly harsh” in the case HA (Iraq) and RA (Iraq) v SSHD [2020] EWCA Civ 1176. Deportation The UK […]
Wait…have I been offered a Part 36 Offer?
Written by Evveline Loh. Before we delve into the recent case of Essex County Council v UBB Waste (Essex) Ltd (No. 3) [2020] EWHC 2387 (TCC)…. What is a Part 36 offer? Parties to a court proceeding will usually try their best to mitigate adverse costs consequences by making a well-thought […]
Eviction Ban Now Over, Igniting Fresh Worry For Renters – But What Options Are Available?
The ban on evictions, which gave renting tenants some much needed breathing room during the lockdown period, has now been lifted meaning proceedings will be going to court for the first time since March. In England, Wales and Scotland, landlords must give six months’ notice of eviction, which has increased from two months before […]
Why the need to consider making an application for pre-action disclosure?
Receipt of documents before legal action can be vital to understand the strength of a prospective claimant’s position, how to ultimately plead its case and to explore the likelihood of whether a settlement can be reached to ultimately reduce the litigation costs. It is also intended to assist prospective claimants who need the disclosure to […]
Sky-high divorce rates part of the Coronavirus impact
The coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but for marriages that were already in rough water the lockdown and restrictions brought in by the disease have been the final straw for many couples. Being on top of each other for a long period of time may have magnified issues that had been there all […]
COVID Secure Search Order Issued For Disgruntled Gas Company
Covid 19 has disrupted people’s life to a great extent. The government has issued strict social distancing guidance and threatens that any one in breach of it will face serious penalties. Court rooms and legal proceedings are no exception to this. In such context, many hearings have become virtual. The Ministry of Justice issued […]
Do Not Ignore Restrictive Covenants!
Written by Felix Otouke. The word covenant derives its root from Latin word ‘convenire’. Meaning “come together”, agree, unite or be suitable. A restrictive covenant is a promise that prohibits us from doing something. Therefore, in the context of an owner or occupier of a piece of land, it is a promise […]
Employment Law Focus: In the eyes of the law, dismissal based on hearsay is unacceptable – even in serious circumstances!
It is reasonable for employers to want their employees to have clean criminal records for a variety of reasons, one major reason being the reputation of the business or institution they are responsible for. However, in the eyes of the law any dismissal made in response to an employee being at risk of having committed […]
Huge changes to immigration rules set to pave way for EEA students coming to the UK!
There have been some major changes to the UK’s immigration rules today, including an introduction of the Student and Child Student rules for the Points Based Immigration System which will replace the Tier 4 (General) and Tier 4 (Child) routes. There is also altered rules for English Language provision and some new guidance on the […]
Digital Identity in the UK – What does the future hold?
Six new principles have been developed to boost secure use of digital identity and strengthen digital identity policy in the UK. Mark Warman, Digital Infrastructure Minister has said: “We want to make it easier for people to prove their identity securely online, so transactions can become even quicker – it has the potential […]
Competition and Markets Authority has 4 major property developers in its crosshairs!
Four of the UK’s largest housing developers could face legal action after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) revealed it has initiated action over the way leasehold homes were sold. The developers in question are: Barratt Developments Countryside Properties Persimmon Homes Taylor Wimpey The CMA claims that it has […]
Wedding bells are ringing! New reforms to offer new options for couples tying the knot
After the difficulties that 2020 has served up to us it is always nice to remember the good times in life, the events that bring families and friends together to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. Weddings are up there with the biggest events in life and it appears that they are going to […]
Want to know what information the Home Office holds about you and how to obtain it?
We all know the feeling of having given something we own to a friend or family member and they take forever to give it back to us. It can be frustrating, and it can often leave us hesitant to loan anything to them again. Well, this same feeling is present when the Home Office are […]
September Brings Wave of HUGE Property Law Changes
Some really interesting and important changes to property law are being introduced from September 2020, with a focus on both environmentalism and industrialism being demonstrated. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is bringing in extra funding to promote greener UK homes, while applications for property extensions and rebuilds are also becoming more streamlined in a bid to revitalise […]
