“What all law students have in common – their spreadsheets of rejection” I always remember my mentor telling me this – between us we had about 300 rejections… FAQs I get a lot of questions asking about my experience and whether I have any tips for the trainee application process. I’ve tried to answer the […]
“Consolidate, consolidate, consolidate…” This was the first sentence my personal tutor said when I walked in on my first day – and I guarantee you will hear it at least 100 times during the year. I knew I had to do it – but no one actually explained what it meant… Open Book Exams Chances […]
The Tenant Fees Act (TFA) has made charging certain fees to Tenants AND Lodgers illegal – (s28(1)). The starting point is that the Act essentially prohibits all payments unless it is expressly permitted. For example, landlords now will not be able to charge fees for referencing, check-in, inventory or admin. It is their responsibility to […]
Regardless of whether your a Lodger or a Tenant, your Landlord must comply with the following Regulations: Gas Safety A registered gas safe engineer needs to install and maintain all gas equipment. Subsequently, they need to carry out a gas safety inspection annually. All gas safety engineers will have an identity card (a sample of […]
BEFORE YOU SIGN Check the parties provisions carefully. Cross reference the title deeds and look at the proprietorship register – as there are landlords out there that will fraudulently try to claim they own the property…. Visit the Land Registry Website Download the relevant Title Register It will be divided into 3 sections: (i) the […]
When does a contract form? For a contract to be legally binding and enforceable on the parties, 5 key elements must be in place: Offer: This is a promise by one party to the other party to fulfil an obligation. The promise must be specific, complete and capable of acceptance. Acceptance: This has to be […]
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