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The importance of protecting the Tenancy Deposit
It has been compulsory since 6 April 2007 for tenancy deposits received under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy to be dealt with in accordance with an authorised scheme. Furthermore, since 6 April 2012 it is mandatory for tenancy deposits to be protected in a tenancy deposit scheme and prescribed information given to the tenant within 30 days of receipt.
The most common residential tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy and therefore the majority of residential landlords must comply with tenancy deposit protection rules.
This article summarises why it is important for landlords to protect a tenancy deposit received in relation to an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
Possession Proceedings - Section 8 and Section 21 differences
Residential landlords are likely to have come across Section 8 and Section 21 notices when seeking possession. In this article lawyer Natalie Peacock looks at the differences between the notices and the circumstances in which they can be used...
New partner announcement
Cozens-Hardy is delighted to confirm the promotion of Claire Nelson from associate to partner in the firm’s highly respected private client department.
Claire has been with the firm since 2014 when she joined as a trainee solicitor. Having qualified as a solicitor two years later, she was promoted to associate in 2019. Claire has extensive experience in all aspects of private client work and recently qualified as a full member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP).
Postponement of 2020 Lloyd Addison's Moveable Feast
We’re sorry to announce that Lloyd Addison's Moveable Feast has been postponed until 21 September 2021 due to the current coronavirus (Covid-19) situation.
The difficult decision was made by the Moveable Feast committee, supported by Parkinson's UK.
For those of you that have secured and paid for tickets for 2020, your booking will automatically roll over into the 2021 event.
If you are unable to attend please email fundraising@parkinsons.org.uk for a refund.
Landlords, are you worried that you failed to serve a Gas Safety Certificate?
Gary Leverett has some good news for landlords, following a recent Court of Appeal decision.
Furloughed Workers
The government has introduced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to support businesses and workers during the current crisis. This has resulted in employers placing some of their workforce on furlough leave.
Employment lawyer Natalie Peacock answers some frequently asked questions regarding furloughed workers.
An important disclaimer: the answers given below are as the situation stands on 1 April 2020. The advice is subject to change as this is an evolving situation.
Coronavirus Implications for Residential and Commercial Tenancies
The current restrictions imposed by the government to enforce social distancing, in an attempt to counteract the Coronavirus pandemic, will have serious and, possibly, drastic implications for all businesses. They will also affect the ability of residential tenants, homeowners and business owners to pay their rent and mortgages...
The Government has enacted the Coronavirus Act 2020 (the Act) to help alleviate some of these economic problems and to try and contain - and, hopefully, eventually eradicate - the pandemic that is sweeping through the country.
Coronavirus - how will it affect child arrangements?
With the UK facing the most severe restrictions in its history, many parents will be wondering what this means for arrangements for their children, particularly where parents are separated. Sophie Smith, an associate solicitor in our family department, gives her advice...
Lasting Power of Attorney - Q&As
In these extraordinary times, families are talking more, even if they can't see one another. Issues that are often put aside are being discussed, such as Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). We thought it would be helpful to put together some Q&As that explain more about LPAs and why they are so important...
Help with making or amending a Will during coronavirus lockdown
During these unprecedented times there is a lot for people to deal with. We’re all thinking a lot about our families, talking to each other and reaching out to older relatives. The situation is prompting people to think about issues that are often put to one side, such as making or updating your Will or putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney*.