Which Clauses in a Lease Agreement Ensure Maximum Protection of the Parties' Rights?

17th February 2023 - Category: Housing and Property

A Lease Agreement is a an agreement entered into between two parties where one (the Landlord) intends to let out their property for a period of time and the second party (the Tenant) wishes to live in or possess the property for that period of time. The Lease Agreement sets out the terms on which the property will be let out to the Tenant so that there is clarity and all matters can be governed by the agreement in the event that there is a disagreement or in the extreme case, a need for legal action arising from a breach. [...]

Commencing Proceedings for Unpaid Debt (Choosing the Correct Pre Action Protocol)

5th January 2023 - Category: Daily Life

In our previous guide titled 'How to Recover Debt and Not Become Enemies' (debt recovery guide), we explored the steps which should ordinarily be considered by a creditor and the solutions which may be available outside of the court arena in respect of unpaid debt. Where such factors have not been considered, it may be useful to refer to our debt recovery guide first, before returning to the information outlined below. [...]

Five Common Misconceptions about Pre-Nuptial Agreements

26th January 2022 - Category: Marriage, Divorce and Family

A pre-nuptial agreement is an agreement which is made between two persons before they marry or before they enter into a civil partnership. The agreement will set out how the parties would like their assets to be divided between them in the event that they choose to divorce or dissolve their civil partnership in the future. [...]

The Differences between Commercial and Residential Leases in England and Wales

31st August 2021 - Category: Housing and Property

This guide provides an outline of the key features of residential leases and commercial leases in England and Wales. This guide uses some terms which are relevant to the possession, ownership and rights relating to land in England and Wales. [...]

Types of Residential Lease in the UK

19th June 2021 - Category: Housing and Property

Residential leases are an important and staple part of the property market in the UK. Almost 20% of all homes in the UK are privately rented and this means that there is a significant demand and reliance upon landlords issuing their tenants with the correct legal documents in order to protect the rights of both parties during the term of any lease and to protect the property itself. [...]