There are several types of construction contracts used in the industry and there are certain types of construction contracts preferred and commonly used by certain construction professionals, for example, JCT, NEC.
Contentious probate cases based on forgery are often few and far between. However, the recent, and extremely unusual, case of Wrangle v Brunt [2020] EHWC 1784 (Ch), resulted in both an intriguing judgement.
We were instructed on behalf of a commercial landlord who was seeking to take back possession of its premises because the tenant was not paying rent. The tenant was in substantial arrears, but was continuing to carry on a restaurant business from the premises.
A TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996) claim can be a complex process. The best method for avoiding a TOLATA claim is to prevent one arising in the first place by taking pre-emptive measures with any cohabitees. A written agreement between the parties can save a wealth of time and expense on protracted court proceedings.
As a landlord, you have obligations under S11 of the Housing Act 1987 to keep your property in good repair. In particular, you are responsible for:
It is not unusual for property to be co-owned by family members within a farming family, regardless of whether or not those members are actively involved in the farming business.
Commercial leases are unlikely to include provision for rent suspension in circumstances of a health epidemic and tenants will be left to try and negotiate a rent-free period or discounted rent with their landlord.
There has been a flurry of Inheritance Act 1975 cases in the last few weeks, most recently the case of Re H where an adult child claimant was successful despite her being estranged from her father and having had no financial assistance from him for a number of years prior to his death, and he had left his estate to his elderly and disabled spouse.
A recent decision by the First-tier Tribunal has decided that contributions to, and subsequent loans from, a remuneration trust scheme were not ‘earnings’ or disguised remuneration.
I acted for the beneficiary of a trust who was concerned that trust assets to which he was entitled had been maladministered.