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2 August 2022
What Are A Landlord’s Obligations To Their Tenants If Rented Property Is Made Uninhabitable By Fire Or Flood?
Although not a common situation, from time to time properties are rendered uninhabitable by disasters such as fire and flood In such...
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18 May 2022
What Payment Terms Are Implied in a Construction Contract if None Are Agreed?
Part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 came into force on May 1, 1998 It contained provisions that...
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16 May 2022
When Does a Final Statement Become Conclusive in Construction?
Historically, construction contracts in England often have a final account — the last reckoning up that reflects changes that have...
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14 May 2022
What is Practical Completion in a Construction Contract?
Practical completion is typically defined as the point when a building is complete —  save for any minor defects — and the...
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12 May 2022
What Payment Terms Are Parties Not Allowed To Agree for a Construction Contract?
In an ideal world, all parties to a construction contract would agree on clear terms — particularly those related to payment and...
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25 April 2022
What Can a Contractor Do if an Employer Refuses To Pay?
Late payments or refusals to pay are sadly part of life in the construction industry, as in many other business-to-business...
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14 March 2022
How To Challenge or Defend a Statutory Demand
Has your company received a Statutory Demand A prompt response is essential — even if you believe you can offer clear evidence...
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10 March 2022
Using Previous Trading Names After a Formal Liquidation
Are you the owner or director of a business that is at risk of liquidation but wishes to continue trading under the same company...
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22 February 2022
Dishonoured Cheques and Notices of Dishonour
In the current era of contactless payments, pay-by-phone, and online banking, a world where you pay for your groceries and meals out...
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