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3 November 2017
Can An Agent Charge Fees If A Tenant Buys The Property?
Terms in letting agreements with landlords that provide for a fee if the property is subsequently bought by the tenant or someone...
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3 November 2017
Self-Employed Or Worker – What Rights Do Subcontractors Have?
Trade businesses frequently use subcontractors to help meet the demand of their workload Often there is no difficulty in establishing...
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3 November 2017
Right To Rent – Criminal Offences
From 1st February 2016 all landlords have had to complete ‘Right to Rent’ checks on their tenants Further provisions were...
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31 October 2017
Seller’s Contract Clause Avoids Liability For Misrepresentation Made To Buyer Of Land
A contract clause saying a seller was not liable for misrepresentations made to the buyer before a sale of land has been upheld as fair...
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31 October 2017
New Prescribed Form Of Section 8 Notice And New Ground 7B Based On Right To Rent
From 1st February 2016 there is a new prescribed form for all section 8 notices and all landlords have had to complete ‘Right to...
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30 October 2017
Do I Need A Barrister To Represent Me?
Depending on the court - and the type of hearing - your solicitor might be able to act as your representative However, barristers are...
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8 September 2017
Suspending An Employee Pending Investigations Was Not A ‘Neutral Act’, And Amounted To Constructive Dismissal
Employers should not suspend employees as a first reaction to a potential disciplinary matter, and only after an appropriate initial...
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23 August 2017
What Makes a Section 21 Notice Invalid? (Form 6a)
Seeking Advice on Regaining Possession Post-Renters' Rights Act Coming Into Effect This page refers to the position...
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20 July 2017
Tribunal Guidance On When Sleep-In Workers Are Entitled To The National Minimum Wage While Asleep
Employers will welcome guidance from the Employment Appeal Tribunal on determining when sleep-in workers are working simply by being...
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