Corporate and Commercial Lawyers
Corporate and Commercial Lawyers Contact us Are you looking to speak with a commercial lawyer? CP Law Associates offer practical solutions for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Our Corporate and Commercial lawyers will work alongside you and also your team, to understand your current situation in the market and to develop commercially focused strategies […]
Can a Landlord Legally Install Security Cameras in the UK?
Can a Landlord Legally Install Security Cameras in the UK? Contact Us Can a Landlord Legally Install Security Cameras in the UK? Knowing the complexities around the law as a landlord can become daunting, if you are looking for advice or an answer on installing security cameras on your property as a landlord in the […]
What happens if my landlord wants to sell the property that I am living in?
What Happens When Your Landlord Wants to Sell The Property You Are Renting? What happens when your landlord wants to sell the property you are renting in? Are you in a situation where you rent a property that your landlord wants to sell during the middle of your tenancy agreement? This does happen and we […]
Can You Work When On Maternity Leave?
Can You Work When on Maternity Leave? Can You Work When on Maternity Leave? As a qualifying employee you have a statutory right to 52 weeks’ maternity leave. This is divided into ordinary maternity leave, covering the first 26 weeks and additional maternity leave for the last 26 weeks. An employee does not have to […]
What Classifies a House as a House In Multiple Occupation? (HMO)
What is a HMO? What Classifies as a HMO? In the UK, a house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a type of rental property where three or more people who are not from one “household” share common facilities, such as a kitchen or bathroom. The definition of a “household” varies slightly depending on the specific […]
What is a section 13 notice?
What is a Section 13 Notice? What is a Section 13 Notice? A Section 13 notice is a legal notice under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (UK) that a leaseholder can serve on their landlord to initiate the process of extending the lease on their property. The notice must contain specific […]
Landlords: When Can You Increase Rent?
Landlords: When Can You Increase Rent For Your Tenant? Landlords: When Can You Increase Rent For Your Tenant? In the UK, if you are a landlord, you can increase the rent of your property only after the fixed term of the tenancy agreement has ended. During the fixed term, which is typically six or twelve […]
Do Landlords Have to monitor their EPC Rating
Landlords – EPC Rating Do Landlords have to monitor their EPC rating? Under UK law, landlords must have a valid EPC for their rental property and must provide a copy of the certificate to tenants before they move in. The EPC provides information about the energy efficiency of the property, including recommendations for improving its […]
What is a debt relief order?
What is a Debt Relief Order? What is a debt relief order? A Debt Relief Order (DRO) is a form of debt relief available to people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland who have a low income, few assets, and relatively low debts. It is a way to help people who are struggling to repay […]
What is a section 21 eviction notice and how does it impact landlords?
What is a Section 21 Eviction Notice and How Does it Impact Landlords? What is a Section 21 Eviction Notice and How Does it Impact Landlords? A Section 21 eviction is a type of eviction notice that a landlord can serve to a tenant in England and Wales under the Housing Act 1988. It is […]