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The Wrong Landlord on the Notice: How a Simple Company Name Error Can Derail a Possession Claim
A recent possession case provides an important warning to landlords buying properties with tenants already in occupation When a landlord purchases a property with an existing tenant, there are a number of legal and administrative steps which need to be dealt with...
£12,000 in Rent Arrears, Disrepair Allegations and a Possession Order: A Nottingham County Court Case Study
A tenant raising allegations of disrepair does not necessarily mean that a rent arrears possession hearing has to be adjourned. Sometimes, the numbers tell the story. For as far back as I can remember, I do not think I had ever previously been instructed to attend a...
Is an Envelope a Bag? 46 Pages of Legislation Later…
It all started with a bundle of court documents. As is often the case in our office, we had a substantial set of papers that needed posting to the court. They were far too thick for a standard envelope, so my assistant suggested using a postal or parcel bag instead. I...
Evidence Wins Cases – Not Sympathy
Evidence Wins Cases – Not Sympathy A recent news story reported by The Independent caught my attention. It concerned a grandfather who claimed that around £850,000 he had provided towards his grandson's house purchase and wedding were loans that should be repaid. The...
Successful Part 36 Application After Default Judgment at Clerkenwell
White Collar Legal recently secured a successful outcome at Clerkenwell County Court in an application seeking the benefits of Part 36 following Default Judgment in a relatively modest debt recovery claim. While the underlying invoice dispute involved a comparatively...
Understanding the Slip Rule: CPR Part 40.12 Explained
Accuracy is fundamental in litigation. Court orders and judgments are intended to record precisely what the Court has decided. However, judges, court staff and legal professionals are all human, and occasional drafting errors can occur. This is where the Slip Rule,...
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