How to move homes under the current Unlocking 3.0?
Moving home has been possible during lockdown, but the moves have happened within rules that have been changing as we gradually take steps towards normality. As we move forward into Step 3 of the roadmap out of lockdown, where more social contact is permitted in certain situations, the government have once again updated the guidance […]
Fantastic positions open here at Lisa’s Law – come and join our team!
We have some fantastic roles available in our busy, London based law firm. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic we are pleased to say that business has continued to grow here at Lisa’s Law. We are thrilled to say that we are looking to welcome some new faces to fill some excellent positions across […]
Protection for renters remains, but notice period is cut to 4 months
Over the course of the pandemic, the government has brought in many polices and guidelines in order to protect UK residents. One such measure was a ban on evictions, whereby renters could rest assured that they would not be made homeless during the COVID-19 outbreak. This was a very positive policy which benefitted many people. […]
EU Settlement Scheme Backlog Could Leave Many Applicants Status In Legal Grey Area!
The all-important EU Settlement Scheme has been open since March 2019 in response to Brexit. Its purpose is to allow EU, non-EU EEA and Swiss citizens and their eligible family members living in the UK the opportunity to protect their residence in the UK. The deadline to get on to the EU Settlement Scheme is […]
May 16th: Cut-Off Date for Right to Rent Check Concession!
On March 30th 2020, landlords were given the green light to conduct right to rent checks on their tenants using digital means to make life easier during the COVID-19 pandemic. This meant that the checks could be conducted over video calls, tenants could scan over documents or take photos of relevant paper work rather than […]
An App for Your Applications – Let’s Hope it Lasts Longer This Time!
A large wave of applications for replacement Biometric Residence Permits (“BRP”) and Biometric Residence Cards (“BRC”) over the past few months has led to some congestion within the Visas and Citizenship Appointment Service (UKVCAS), which has the risk of paralysing the Home Office’s visa application system again. More and more applicants are struggling to book appointment […]
Domestic Abuse and COVID-19: a new protocol to ease confidentiality concerns for victims
Domestic abuse is an incredibly serious crime which often goes unreported and unnoticed, leaving police data on such crimes only accounting for a small part of a larger issue. While recent data does show that domestic abuse is on the rise, it is difficult to say for certain that the rise is directly related to […]
When does the Bank of Mum and Dad finally close? A look into ‘adult child’ maintenance.
Young adults living with their parents is not as unusual as it was a couple of decades ago. The prices of houses has gone up, especially for those living in major cities, and more and more people decide to carry on studying before taking up real jobs to earn enough money to afford rent and […]
The return of Sabrina and a warm welcome to Yvonne and Samantha!
We have been really busy over the last few months, dealing with many enquiries for our happy clients. This week we have welcomed some new faces into our ranks, which is very exciting! Today we are so pleased to announce Yvonne and Samantha as the newest members of our team! Yvonne Yvonne […]
Spring Event Results and an Introduction to our Social Committee!
You may have seen our recent blog which included all of our staff members brilliant Easter Egg decorations, which we did as part of our Spring Event. It was so nice that everyone got involved and had a chance to show off their creative side. Plus, painting the Easter Eggs was a great way to […]