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Extension on the ban for commercial premises evictions

June 9, 2020   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

On 5th June 2020, the government announced that it would extend the suspension of new evictions until 23rd August 2020. Whilst the main thrust of the government’s announcement on the face of it related to protecting tenants in residential properties, ...

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Errors and typos in Notices

May 28, 2020   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

When it comes to Statutory Notices, unfortunately, sometimes typos and other errors happen – this often leaves the sender of the Notice in an uncomfortable position, not knowing whether that error or omission has invalidated the Notice. In the case ...

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Business Interruption Insurance and Revenue Protection Insurance: Are you really covered for COVID-19?

May 23, 2020   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

Large sways of businesses remain closed following Government intervention relating to the control of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic in the UK.  Whilst the Government have put in place various measures with a view to supporting businesses, in many cases businesses ...

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New temporary measures could change how commercial landlords pursue unpaid rent

May 4, 2020

Whilst the Coronavirus Act 2020 curtailed a commercial landlord’s ability to regain possession of the property on the basis of unpaid rent during the crisis, landlords have been able to continue to pursue commercial tenants for unpaid rent. However, the ...

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A ban on possession proceedings involving commercial property

April 6, 2020

In addition to the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 further measures have been put in place to curtail, further, a landlord’s ability to regain possession of the commercial property. The Coronavirus Act 2020 directs that:- A right of re-entry ...

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Coronavirus: Guidance for Residential Conveyancing

March 30, 2020   |   Written by: Saima Razaq

Following the Government’s Stay at Home rules which came into effect on 23rd March 2020, The Law Society has published guidance to conveyancers advising clients on house moves.Ā Ā  The guidance provides helpful information for residential conveyancers and for their clients ...

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Student Lets and Coronavirus

March 30, 2020   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

Given the effect of the social and other restrictions in force as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, private landlords who let to students and students themselves have been left wondering what impact those measures have on student tenants’ obligation ...

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A complete ban on residential home evictions – Covid-19

March 30, 2020   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

Following the making of the Coronavirus Act 2020 on 25th March 2020, the Courts have themselves now acted to effectively ban all residential possession proceedings and evictions for 90 days from 27th March 2020.   Whilst the Act itself did not ...

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Coronavirus and Child Arrangements Orders

March 30, 2020   |   Written by: Lauren Jones

Following the Stay at Home Rules that were issued on 23rd March, parents of children under 18 who are subject to a Child Arrangements Order (formerly known as a residence order or contact order) have been left wondering what to ...

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How has the coronavirus affected commercial landlords and tenants?

March 27, 2020   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

What the Act says The Coronavirus Act 2020 has curtailed a commercial landlord’s ability to regain possession of the property on the basis of unpaid rent, as the Government attempts to protect business tenants from the effects on the economy ...

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