When Service Charges Become a Litigation Issue: Challenging Unsubstantiated Increases
Significant increases in service charges are no longer unusual. What is increasingly concerning, however, is not the level of the increase itself, but the lack of substantiation behind it. Leaseholders are frequently presented with sharply higher demands, supported by little more than broad assertions about rising costs or “necessary works,” with no meaningful documentary evidence. […]
Recent Home Office Refusals on 7-year Child ILR Applications: What Families Need to Know Now
It has long been the case that a child born in the United Kingdom who has lived here continuously for at least seven years can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) on the basis that their private life is engaged under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Once that child secures […]
Government Intensifies Scrutiny on EU Citizens’ Post-Brexit Residency Rights
The government has recently initiated a renewed enforcement approach targeting EU citizens holding post-Brexit immigration status, particularly those with pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. While the measures are grounded in the legal framework established by the 2020 Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, concerns have emerged regarding the methods used to assess individuals’ continued eligibility. Most […]
FAQs on the Probate Process Under English Law
What steps should you take after someone has passed away? After a person passes away, the first steps involve registering the death and obtaining the death certificate. Once this has been completed, funeral arrangements can be made. The next stage is to submit an application to the Probate Registry. If the deceased left a valid […]
Can You Contest a Will? What the Law Actually Requires
Most people who contact a solicitor about contesting a will are not being greedy. They are hurt, they are confused, and they believe something went wrong. Sometimes they are right. But there is a significant gap between believing a will is wrong and being able to prove it in court. A High Court decision from […]
FAQs on Child Arrangements Under English Law
What is a Child Arrangements Order? A Child Arrangements Order (CAO) is a Court order that regulates arrangements for a child. It can decide: with whom the child is to live; and/or with whom the child is to spend time or otherwise have contact, and when those arrangements are to take place. A CAO is […]
Welcome Jing
We are pleased to welcome Jing Chen, who has recently joined Lisa’s Law Solicitors as an AML assistant. Jing holds a master’s degree in management from Durham University. In her free time, she enjoys going to parks to watch dogs running around, and hopes to own a sausage dog of her own in the future! […]
Unfair Dismissal and Whistleblowing: What are the Legal Risks in Light of the Battersea Power Station Case?
The recently reported claim brought by former Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) chief executive, Don O’Sullivan, provides a high-profile example of the legal risks associated with unfair dismissal and whistleblowing. While the proceedings are ongoing and strongly contested, the case highlights key principles under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996), particularly in relation […]
A Guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney: What They Are and Why You Need One
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more trusted individuals (known as your “attorneys”) to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the ability to do so yourself in the future. Written by Aurora Chan, Legal Assistant The Two Types of Lasting Powers […]
Understanding Protocol Forms in Residential Property Transactions
If you are buying or selling a home in England and Wales, several protocol forms are used to ensure transparency and reduce the risk of disputes. Among the most important are the Property Information Form (TA6), the Leasehold Information Form (TA7), and the Fittings and Contents Form (TA10). Issued by the Law Society, these protocol […]