The End of Section 21: Exploring the Alternatives for Landlord-Tenant Evictions
(3 minute read) In a significant shift for rental housing in the UK, the government’s proposition to abolish Section 21 eviction notices will mark a pivotal moment in the landlord-tenant relationship. Introduced under the Housing Act 1988, Section 21 allowed landlords to evict tenants without providing a reason, contributing to concerns about housing insecurity and
Read MoreDemystifying Wills: Navigating Legal Requirements, Implications of Intestacy, and Best Practices for Maintenance
(3 minute read) A Will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets to be distributed after your death. It also specifies who will be responsible for carrying out your wishes and who will take care of your children if they are minors. Most importantly, a Will enables you to plan and
Read MoreInstant legal document drafting at the click of your mouse?
Legal Automation In our October 2021 blog post, the trending issue of AI and Legal Document Automation was investigated. What was once thought of as back-to-the-future-esque thinking in the Legal World has increasingly become mainstream. The COVID-19 pandemic has ensured that what was once a peripheral topic is not so peripheral anymore. AI in the
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In the current climate we feel that small to medium businesses need a little back, so we have designed an online platform ideal for SMEs, Solopreneurs and Start-Ups which empowers them to succeed in their aims and objectives without breaking the bank. LawScription boasts a wide variety of easy-to-draft templates which are available to you
Read MoreThe Passing of an icon… Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
Hillary Cooper Law would like to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 8th September 2022. We join the rest of the nation in mourning this great loss. She was iconic. How will the Queen’s passing affect businesses and the economy? The
Read MoreLatest Eviction News for Local Landlords!
It has been three weeks since the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, put the ‘Cat amongst the pigeons’ for landlords by extending the moratorium on possession orders which in turn has led to the implementation of Practice Direction 55C (PD55C) in order to assist with the transition between the stay of possession claims and the resumption
Read MoreCan a £500million lease be cancelled because of Brexit? Canary Wharf v European Medicines Agency [2019] EWHC 335 (Ch)
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Read MoreWill the removal of Section 21 evictions cause us to lose Our House, or is it just more meaningless madness from our Government?
With the recent announcement of the removal of Section 21 Notices, this article looks at what this means for Landlords, and who really benefits from these changes.
Read MoreBrexit and the Free Movement of Goods- pending wine shortage?
This article will focus on the Freedom of Goods and the implications of Brexit on things such as where our fruit and wine comes from.
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