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Missing or Presumed Dead?
Recent changes in the law now allows relatives to apply to the High Court for a declaration of presumed death. Usually families will know if a loved one has died. In some circumstances, however, family lose touch with one another and years later it appears the missing relative is most likely to have died.
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When A Tenant Breaches A Lease
A London homeowner was ordered to surrender ownership of their leasehold flat, worth £600,000, back…
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Is An Unsigned Contract Still Valid?
A recent issue arising in a construction dispute this firm is currently resolving, relates to…
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CIL Payable On Retrospective Planning Permission (Planning Inspectorate)
The alleged breach was the failure to submit a commencement notice (CN). In this case,…
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Alterations And Improvements By A Tenant To A Commercial Premises
In order to keep up with the rapidly changing demands of business, it is common…
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Interpretation Of A Rent Review Clause
A rent review clause allows changes to the rent payable under a lease, for example…
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Does Your Lease Have An Adequate Subrogation Clause?
In April 2018 the case of Prezzo Limited v High Point Estates emphasized the issues…
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Exchange of Contracts – Does Noting Your Interest At Land Registry Protect You?
Williams v Broadoak Private Finance Ltd [2018] EWHC 1107 (Ch) In property transactions exchange of…
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Clarity Is Key – Incorporating A Letter Of Wishes
It can sometimes seem easy to write a Will – after all, you just need to put down your wishes on paper and sign it in front of witnesses. Right?
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Government Consultation on Longer Tenancies
The Government has announced a consultation on longer tenancies to be offered by private landlords…
