Insights

This note discusses the eligibility criteria for claiming a new or extended lease of a residential flat under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 1993.

This is a note of the consultation obligations placed upon residential landlords under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the rights of residential long leaseholders to be consulted about significant expenses

The service charge is usually divided between all of the leaseholders according to the lease terms or generally accepted practice of apportionment.

Whilst often considered boilerplate provisions in a contract, failing to comply with their requirements can have very serious consequences. 

The key principles of trust and charity law are that trustees are not allowed to benefit from their role as trustees and must not put themselves in a position where their personal interests conflict with their duty to act in the charity's best interests unless they're authorised to do so.

However awkward it might be, it might be in the charity’s best interest that a charity trustee be removed from their office and prevented from acting.

In this article, we summarise a recent decision that was seen as a victory for consumers and remind you of your rights when your vehicle is not of satisfactory quality.

The Help to Buy ISA Scheme was introduced in 2015, to assist first time buyers save up for a deposit and get on to the property ladder – which was proving difficult for many in the lead up to the introduction of the scheme.

In this article, Kirsty McEwen, Head of Charity & Not for Profit, considers the role of the Chair of Trustees in light of a research project that considers the essential attributes that charity chairs of the future will need to embrace.

The primary focus in a boundary dispute is establishing where the legal boundary actually lies. This is more complex than many people think, and a property's title deeds are rarely clear.

A well-balanced and engaged board is essential for a charity's successful operation, and identifying the best people for the role is extremely important. That's where a robust recruitment process can help.

Whilst most of us give money to charity, charities also need us to give of our time, skills, experience, and expertise to fulfil a vital role in the voluntary sector.