Oliver-James Topping

“Guaranteed Rent” or “Rent to Rent” agreements are a seemingly attractive offer: all of the money of letting out to tenants, but none of the hassle, risk, or uncertainty. The way that most of these…

More and more often, we are being contacted by people who are having issues with their neighbours’ security lights. Most commonly, this involves occasions at night when security lights are being tripped due to passing…

The Government has recently announced a new Action Plan to deal with anti-social behaviour. Part of this will enable landlords to give anti-social tenants just two weeks’ notice of eviction, rather than the usual four…

In an article we published in January 2022 titled Consultation on Leasehold, the government is currently in the middle of reforming leasehold ownership. The Housing Secretary, Michael Gove, has called leasehold ownership “an outdated feudal…

The NHOS has been introduced as part of the Building Safety Act 2002. It provides a free adjudication process to deal with complaints from homeowners relating to poor building work in new build homes. Currently…

Since 1st October 2015 landlords in England have been required to ensure: A smoke alarm is installed in each storey of a property which contains a room being used (wholly or partly) as living accommodation; and…

Companies are like people. They are separate legal entities, can enter into contracts, and can hold assets and property. However, unlike people, once a company is dissolved and stops existing, it can be restored and…

On 30 June 2022 The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 will receive Royal Assent and come into force. The Act applies to “regulated leases”, which are residential leases, granted for a term of at…

Last week, the government published the long-awaited private renting White Paper. The Paper sets out what will be included in the Renters’ Reform Bill, and the government’s broader vision for the private rented sector. Key…

We are delighted to announce a number of promotions across the firm. These promotions recognise the hard work and dedication shown by these team members over the past 12 months. Senior Associate Richard Collins has…