RENTING HOMES (WALES) ACT 2016 – The death of s21 and s8 notices (contd).
Possession of Converted Contracts Standard Fixed Term Contracts S21 Notice – Issued Before 1 December 2022 If a S21 notice is issued before the 1 December 2022, the Notice will remain enforceable after this date but only if the possession claim is made to the Court by 31 January 2023 or within 2 months of the Notice expiring (whichever is the latest). Failure to initiate possession...Read More
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RENTING HOMES (WALES) ACT 2016 – The death of S21 and S8 Notices
Possession of Converted Contracts Landlords you will be aware that when a contract has ended and a tenant remains in occupation the contract becomes a periodic contract. This blog deals with those periodic contracts prior to and post 1 December 2022. From 1 December 2022 Notices cannot be given to the tenant if the Landlord has failed to comply with the following: Failing to provide a EPC....Read More
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RENTING HOMES (WALES) ACT 2016 – FITNESS FOR HABITATION REQUIREMENTS
Unfit – no rent payable !!! The Act comes into force on 1 December 2022. These duties apply from the occupation date of all new contracts issued under The Act and BEFORE a contract-holder moves in. Under this Act a property will not be considered fit for human habitation if the property does not have: Mains interlinked smoke alarms on each storey of the dwelling A carbon monoxide alarm in...Read More
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Settlement Agreements
What is a Settlement Agreement? A Settlement Agreement (previously known as a Compromise Agreement) is a legally binding document between an employee and their employer. A Settlement Agreement is a very useful tool often used to enable employees to settle any potential claims they may have against the company in return for financial compensation. When are they used? Under normal...Read More
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Why do you need a consultancy agreement?
There has been a dramatic increase in consultancy work in the last couple of years, with COVID- 19 having a huge impact on the future of businesses. More and more companies have chosen to use consultants compared to hiring full time employees in these uncertain times. When hiring consultants, it is important to have a written agreement in place to ensure the smooth running of the...Read More
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Testamenty dla młodych rodziców: no należy wiedzieć?
Dlaczego rodzice potrzebują sporządzić testament? Jeżeli rodzice umrą bez sporządzenia testamentu, zaczynają obowiązywać skomplikowane zasady prawne, zwane zasadami dziedziczenia ustawowego (ang. intestacy rules). Zasady te obowiązują w przypadku osób, które nie sporządziły testamentu i, jak można się spodziewać, rzadko odzwierciedlają konkretne życzenia rodziców. Nie chodzi tylko o...Read More
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Family Businesses – Why is it important to put things in writing?
Family Business- Why is it important to put things in writing? Family businesses account for nearly two thirds of businesses in the UK and are often considered to be the backbone of the economy. There are many benefits and drawbacks to starting a family business, especially when it comes to making big decisions. Unless roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, there are risks of...Read More
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What is a Business Lasting Power of Attorney (BLPA) and why are we raising awareness of it?
What is a Business Lasting Power of Attorney (BLPA) and why are we raising awareness of it? A Business Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows a business owner to appoint someone they trust (an Attorney) to make business decisions for them if they are unable to act themselves (for example because of illness or a car accident). Appointing a business Attorney, which I will...Read More
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