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The Landlord and Tenant Act 1730 is still valid and used on a daily basis by landlords to recover double rent from tenants. It applies to both residential and commercial tenancies. Once a tenant’s right…

Trusts are a useful tool for a variety of reasons including protecting wealth for future generations. However, it is not always clear who is in control of the Trust Fund and what the purpose of…

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 8 February 2022.  When it comes into force, it will abolish substantive ground rents for most residential long-leases in the UK. However, the Act…

We are delighted to announce dates for our popular Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney seminars. The seminars will take place in our Upminster office boardroom and the room will be set up to maintain…

The new ITV drama ‘The Thief, his Wife and the Canoe’ focuses on the unbelievable true story of John Darwin who faked his own death for an insurance payout. The facts On 21 March 2002…

Since their introduction in 2007, landlords have been required to supply an Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) on the start of a new tenancy. The Government have continued to increase the energy standards required for tenancies…

Wednesday 6 April marks a monumental change for couples seeking to divorce with the introduction of the much awaited “no fault divorce”. From 6 April the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 takes effect which…

April is a busy month for business owners as it marks the end of the financial year. It is also the time of year in which employers must familiarise themselves with the new compensation limits…

When making a Will you have complete testamentary freedom, meaning that you can leave your estate to whoever you choose. As noted by the Judge in the recent case of Reeves v Drew & Ors…

Four runners from Pinney Talfourd took on 13.1 miles and completed the 2022 Brentwood half marathon on Sunday 20 March. They raised £850 for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Heavy fighting, shelling and air strikes across…