• The person making a Will (the ‘testator’) must understand and approve the contents of their Will in order for it to be considered legal. This is distinct from the physical...

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  • When someone is unhappy with the contents of a Will after a loved one has died, it is not uncommon for them to question whether the Will truly reflects their...

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  • A person making or amending a Will must have the mental capacity (and a sound mind) to do so. This is sometimes phrased in legal terms as ‘testamentary capacity’. It is...

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  • When a Will is signed (sometimes phrased in legal terms as ‘executed’), there are a number of formalities that must be followed, otherwise the Will can be invalid you and...

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  • Boundaries and rights of way

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    With pressures on living space increasing all the time, it is becoming more common for issues to arise between neighbouring landowners around ownership and use of their land. We are...

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  • Dilapidations are items of disrepair or defects caused by the tenant failing to maintain and repair the property in accordance with the lease, causing the landlord to suffer a financial...

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  • Recovery of service charges

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    There is a significant difference in the law relating to service charges on residential property as compared with commercial property.  The law on service charges for residential property largely deals...

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  • Business tenancy disputes

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    The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the 1954 Act) governs the relationship between landlords and tenants of most business premises. The rights and obligations contained in the 1954 Act supplement...

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  • Landlord and tenant disputes

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    Landlords and tenants have different priorities, so it’s inevitable that they might not always see eye to eye. Disagreements between landlords and tenants can often be emotive, costly and time...

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  • Rent claims

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    If your tenant is not paying rent, this can have a significant impact on your cash flow and may even affect the underlying value of your investment. If you have...

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