The responsibilities of a landlord- a quick guide
It is important as a landlord to know your rights and responsibilities. Generally, when managing residential property, your role involves maintenance and ensuring any repair work is completed, as the property cannot have any hazards or breach any health and safety laws. Along with this, there are deposit protections you must also follow.
Living together after separation
Navigating divorce is difficult even in steady economic circumstances however, with financial climates changing, this can lead to unconventional methods such as remaining to live together once divorced.
Christmas expected to hit couples harder this year
Tough economic conditions and spiralling costs are expected to add to the pressure on couples facing the Christmas period.
Twitter redundancies – why cutting costs could prove more costly
Unless you actively avoid the news, you’re probably familiar by now with the headline-grabbing controversy caused by entrepreneur and Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk, after he announced that half of the company’s workforce were to be ‘laid off’ as part of cost cutting measures.
Hiring Christmas temps - What are the rules?
Christmas is often the busiest time of the year for many businesses, so the extra support from temporary staff, ‘Christmas temps,’ around this time, is often appreciated. As an employer, however, it is important you know the rules inside out to keep you on the right side of employment law.
New legislation on tipping protocols
Hospitality workers must receive all gratuities and service charges without deductions in future.
Dyslexia- What reasonable adjustments should your employer be making?
World Dyslexia Awareness Week 2022 will run from the 3rd to the 9th October. This annual event aims to raise awareness of dyslexia amongst the general public, educational institutions, and employers.
How do I move out of shared property?
How do I move out of shared property?
As the start of a new term at university or college fast approaches, you might be swept up in the excitement of moving into your new rented property. However, whether it’s halls or a shared house, you will be entering into a legal contract, and ignoring the terms of your contract might cause you problems further down the line, especially when you want to move out.
While, at the moment, you might not see any reason you would want to move out before the end of the contract, things can change. In this article, we look at how to move out of shared property.
What is a property Title and when should I update it?
A unique Title Number is allocated by the Land Registry to every property that is registered with them. This identifies the property and its owners and distinguishes it from other properties having similar addresses. Registration of a property with the Land Registry has been compulsory since 1 December 1990 in England and Wales, however, if you purchased your home before this date then it may not be registered.
Why the Bank Holiday might affect your house sale
On Monday September 19th there will be a Bank Holiday across the country to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Here’s what you need to know if you were due to complete on the 19th.
Holiday pay ruling upheld for part year workers
Holiday pay for those who work only part of the year and have no contractually set hours should be calculated on the basis of average earnings, the Supreme Court has confirmed.
Chronic Illness and Divorce
Married couples will very often have used traditional wedding vows where they promise to support each through sickness and in health, however, a recent study has found that unfortunately chronic illness plays a significant role in the breakdown of a marriage. Statistics from a US study by the Journal of Health and Social Behaviour show that 75% of marriages afflicted with chronic illness end in divorce.
Japanese Knotweed - Updated Guidance
Surveyors have updated their guidance on invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed when valuing property, but landowners and homeowners should continue to keep on top of their responsibilities in controlling this and other invasive, non-native plants.
The HR Manager myth buster
Here Sara Patel, an employment law expert at Banner Jones, helps to separate the facts from the fiction, and clarifies the law and the role of employers in relation to a few of the most common workplace myths.
Trust Registration Service (TRS) - Important information for Trustees
If you are a Trustee, you need to be aware that new rules came into force in October 2020 extending the requirement to register Trusts with the Trust Registration Service (TRS).
How does the Right to Buy scheme work?
Think the Right to Buy scheme might be a good option for becoming a homeowner? Find out what you need to know about the scheme in our latest guide.
Why businesses should embrace the Employment Bill changes
Workers’ rights have long since been protected by law… to an extent. However, in 2019 the Conservative government promised to introduce a unified Employment Bill which would hold British businesses accountable across the board.
How to deal with a boundary dispute
Warm weather and longer days see a surge in garden maintenance every year, and where householders improve and replace fencing, boundary disputes are sure to follow…
Can I claim if a cosmetic procedure goes wrong?
Cosmetic procedures have become increasingly common, but unfortunately, they do not always go to plan. If you have undergone a cosmetic procedure that has not gone as planned, we understand the devastating impact this may have on your life. A cosmetic procedure gone wrong such as lip fillers, botox, liposuction, breast augmentation, or dental surgery, can cause significant damage to your health, your confidence, and your wellbeing. However, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. This article looks at how to make a claim if a cosmetic procedure has gone wrong.
Protecting the mental health and wellbeing of employees is more than just a workplace perk
As such a large part of an employee’s life is spent at work, it’s important that employers play an active role in ensuring that their workers develop and maintain good mental wellbeing and a healthy relationship with their place of work.
This is particularly important post-pandemic, when it is widely acknowledged that employees' health has suffered because of lockdowns, job uncertainty, and the mandate to work from home.
After all, healthy and well-motivated employees will have an equally positive impact on the productivity and effectiveness of a business!
The Great Resignation – how to minimise disruption across your business
One of the most widely publicised phenomena caused by the pandemic is what has now become known as The Great Resignation.
According to a poll undertaken by recruiter Randstad UK in November of last year, almost 7 in every 10 employees (69%) said they felt confident to move to a new job within just a couple of months.