A London landlord who failed to provide a Court with a ‘reasonable excuse’ for not holding a license has been fined £3,500.
Read moreSmall charity ‘denied access’ to premises in landlord tenant dispute
A small charity which offers support to people who suffer from mental illness has been forced out of its premises following an ongoing rent dispute with a commercial landlord.
Read moreECJ delays DRIPA ruling
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has decided to delay ruling on the UK’s proposed surveillance legislation, dubbed the ‘Snoopers’ Charter’, to avoid the decision affecting the outcome of the referendum on staying in or leaving the European Union.
Read moreLed Zeppelin to face copyright case over ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Founders of British rock band Led Zeppelin are to face a copyright infringement trial over the song ‘Stairway to Heaven’.
Read moreUK Millionaire fights insurers to pay £236,000 for Ferraris hired whilst his own was being repaired
A UK millionaire has launched a legal battle against his car insurance company over £236,000 spent on hiring Ferraris whilst his own supercar was being repaired.
Read moreUK landlords are issuing their tenants informal and unlawful tenancy agreements, says study
A recent study conducted by landlord insurance provider Direct Line for Business has revealed that one in ten private UK landlords does not have a formal tenancy agreement in place with their tenants.
Read moreNew tax year, new laws
As of yesterday (April 6), a number of new laws came into effect that will affect the lives of individuals and employers, from a legal requirement for dog owners to have their pet microchipped to automatic deportation after five years…
Read moreLondon High Court ruling could help broadcast rights holders tighten screws on unauthorised sharing of video clips via apps
A London High Court ruling could help sports broadcasters tighten the screws on mobile apps that enable users to share unauthorised video footage from TV broadcasts.
Read moreMany landlords unaware of mortgage legislation
According to recent research, more than half buy-to-let mortgage applicants are unaware of the impending changes to mortgage law, particularly those dubbed ‘accidental landlords’, meaning those who did not set out intentionally to let a property.
Read moreMen steer clear of Shared Parental Leave law, shows study
The Government’s policy of allowing couples to share their parental leave reached its one year anniversary today, yet a recent study revealed that only 1 per cent of men have taken advantage of the opportunity since the policy was introduced.
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