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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...
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...
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...
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,...
Written by Philip Nam I was recently instructed to attend Wigan County Court in a defended Section 21 possession claim, which serves as a useful reminder of the importance of evidencing service correctly, particularly where tenants choose to defend proceedings....
At White Collar Legal, we like to keep things simple. The law can be a maze, but our job is to break it down into plain English so you actually understand it. And here’s an update you need to know about if you’re thinking of parking at a train station. What’s...
For many individuals and businesses attempting to issue a claim for money owed to them, one of the first hurdles isn’t always drafting and completing the papers, but rather figuring out where to send them to. I have found myself referring to Practice Direction 7A (PD...
When most people think of strange or obscure laws, their minds turn to ancient by-laws about walking sheep through towns or rules about what you can wear on a Sunday. But one of the most overlooked, and arguably oddest, legal jurisdictions on Earth is also one of its...
As of 24 June 2015, a key update to honey labelling rules came into effect in England only, under the Honey (England) Regulations 2015. These regulations clarify the definitions of various honey types - vital for producers, retailers, and consumers alike. Although...
As the evenings grow longer and the mornings brighter, it's that time of year again when we adjust our clocks. But did you know that the rules for this change are governed by legislation? The Summer Time Act 1972 sets out the official guidelines for when we move the...
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