Ysgariad – Canllaw i Gleientiaid
Ysgariad – Canllaw i Gleientiaid Mae’r ddogfen hon yn darparu arweiniad cyffredinol ynglyn a’r weithdrefn ysgaru. Bydd eich cyfreithiwr teulu yn gallu darparu cyngor penodol yn seiliedig ar eich amgylchiadau. Sut mae gwneud cais am ysgariad? I wneud cais am ysgariad, rhaid eich bod wedi bod yn briod am o leiaf blwyddyn. Nid oes ots ble yn y byd y buoch briod, ond i wneud cais am...Read More
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Cytundebau cyd-fyw – canllaw i gleientiaid
Mae’r ddogfen hon yn darparu arweiniad cyffredinol ynglyn a chytundebau cyd-fyw. Mae’n egluro beth yw cytundeb cyd-fyw, pam efallai yr hoffech chi wneud un, a’r mathau o bethau yr hoffech chi eu rhoi ynddo. Beth yw cytundeb cyd-fyw? Mae cytundeb cyd-fyw yn ddogfen ysgrifenedig, wedi’i llofnodi o flaen tystion. Yn gyffredinol, bydd yn delio â thri phrif faes: 1. •pwy...Read More
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New Safety Rules for Residential Landlords – April 2021 – What does it mean for Tenants and Landlords? (by Jessie Smith)
The new Electrical Safety Standards in Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on the 1st April 2021 and require private sector landlords to monitor the safety of the electrical systems in their properties as well as making any necessary inspections and improvements. What are the duties of Landlords under the New Safety Rules? Electrical instillations to be...Read More
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Tenants making substantial improvements to your property – is it worth it?
Landlords should beware of the dangers of encouraging tenants to pay for substantial improvements to their rented property. Although in practical terms expenditure on a property by the tenant benefits both the parties, there is a hidden danger of a defence being raised when the Landlord seeks to obtain possession. This defence is called promissory estoppel. To succeed in this defence the...Read More
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OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW -Occupation Contracts (Wales)
THE RENTING HOMES (WALES) ACT 2016 – OCCUPATION CONTRACTS The Act are not yet in force. However, it is anticipated that provisions in the Act will be introduced in Spring of 2022. Once enacted, there will be a number of changes to tenancy laws in Wales. This article deals briefly with the anticipated changes to residential landlord and tenant agreements. Most current tenancies – those on an...Read More
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Wills for new parents : what you need to know.
Why do parents need a will? If you die without a will, a complex set of laws known as the intestacy rules come into effect. The intestacy rules are made for all those who have not made a will and unsurprisingly rarely reflect parent’s specific wishes. It’s not all about money: most importantly, making a will allows you to appoint legal guardians for your children. Not making a will could...Read More
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The Increase of Family Law Court Fees
The Increase of Family Law Fees The introduction of the Court Fees (Miscellaneous Amendment) Order, will mean an increase in costs, of some Family Court applications, from the 30th September 2021. The fee increase is a result of a Ministry of Justice consultation, which found that court fees only brought in a net income of £724 million in 2019/2020, compared to the £2 billion running costs of...Read More
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Julia Ustinovskaya joins My Local Solicitor
My Local Solicitor (MLS) is delighted to announced a new appointment: Julia Ustinovskaya, who will be specialising in Business and Commercial, Property and Litigation Law. (more…) Read More
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Welsh Water urges landlords to act to avoid costs brought about by regulation change.
By Elaine Gunning A change in regulations mean landlords whose properties are served by Welsh Water are required to let them know of changes in tenancy within 21 days. Landlords could be liable for water and sewerage charges if they fail to update their information within their Welsh Water account. The Regulations The 2014 Regulations Undertakers Wholly or Mainly in Wales Information about...Read More
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Tenancy Hardship Grant – private rented sector – Wales
Landlords and the Tenancy Hardship Grant – private rented sector – Wales By Elaine Gunning In order to apply for a Tenancy Hardship Grant, the tenant must have experienced financial hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic and have been unable to pay their rent. Applications by the tenant for the grant are via the tenant’s local authority. For any tenant to be eligible they must have:...Read More
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Who can witness my will?
What is a witness? In order for a will to take effect, it must be correctly signed by the testator (the individual making the will) as well as two independent witnesses. Anyone over the age of 18 with mental capacity can witness a will, such as a neighbour, friend, GP, solicitor or members of staff at a bank. The witnesses must not be related to the individual or have any personal interest in...Read More
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