Insights

A common element of property management that can often lead to disagreement between landlords and tenants is service charges. Service charges cover repairs, maintenance, and services for the property, and disputes are common because of a perceived lack of clarity or unexpected price increases.

In this first episode of '⁠Higgs LLP⁠, in conversation with,' James Modley, a partner from our Dispute Resolution team, talks to Vicky Gaunt, Head of Legal Services at ⁠Marston's PLC⁠, to gain insight into her role, her career, and what she feels success looks like both for her and Marston's.

In commercial property lease situations, a tenant might breach one of the covenants in their lease, which can lead the landlord to want to take formal legal action to require the tenant to remedy the breach of covenant.

Easement is a legal term for one person's right over another person's land. A right of way describes an easement that allows you to walk over another person's land.

There are many reasons why you may need access to your neighbours’ land. If the neighbour refuses permission and there are no title documents that give you a specific right of entry, you might have to consider applying for an Access Order under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992.

The most significant change effected by the 1995 Act was the automatic release of a tenant from its contractual liability on assignment of its commercial property lease.

The administration of an estate can often be a complex process. One of the best ways to ensure that it is handled efficiently, impartially, and in compliance with legal principles is to appoint professional executors and trustees.

This guide answers common questions about how to terminate a fixed-term contract between businesses under English law.

The use of a caveat is appropriate if you suspect that the will is invalid for any reason or, alternatively, if you have legitimate concerns as to the suitability of the intended administrators.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (‘ECCTA’) became law in October 2023, with the new requirements regarding statutory register maintenance initially coming into force in March 2024.

The recent case of Carozzi vs University of Hertfordshire [2014] EAT 169 ruled that comments about a person's accent can amount to harassment related to race.

This note provides an overview of the Renters' Rights Bill. The Bill is currently in the reading stage before being finalised and added to the statute book, so up-to-date guidance should be sought where necessary.