What you need to know about lodgers and the law...
Taking in a lodger can be a sensible way to earn extra income while making the most of spare space in your home. But before...
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The right to light: understanding the rules for new developments
A right to light is an easement granting a property owner the right to receive sufficient natural light through defined openings. Defined openings include windows,...
Tamzin Mandelli
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyRenters’ Rights Act: why process and paperwork matter more than...
The Renters’ Rights Act has now passed into law, marking one of the most significant shifts in the private rented sector in a generation. Most...
Yara Abdallah
Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionEmployee references – what is the law?
In the UK, employers are generally not obliged to provide a reference for a former employee. However, if they choose to do so, they must...
Yara Abdallah
Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionDilapidations explained: what commercial tenants and landlords need to know
Dilapidations are a common source of dispute at the end of a commercial lease. They can involve significant sums of money and often come as...
Simon Cook
Consultant, Dispute ResolutionNavigating the Law and the Christmas Party
Workplace Christmas parties can be a welcome chance for teams to relax and connect, but they also pose legal risks for employers. Even if the...
Louisa Keville
Associate, Employment LawWhy good sense may make for better neighbours than good...
The well-worn saying “good fences make good neighbours” is often trotted out during boundary disputes, to reinforce the value of clear dividing lines between properties....
Simon Cook
Consultant, Dispute ResolutionNeurodivergence in the workplace
Different minds demand a different mindset. As diagnoses of ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodivergence surge - particularly among young adults - the challenge...
Louisa Keville
Associate, Employment LawTree Preservation Orders
A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is a written order from a local planning authority in England that protects trees, groups of trees, or woodlands. A TPO...
Simon Cook
Consultant, Dispute ResolutionSupporting Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health in the workplace has become a pressing issue in recent years. As organisations recognise the importance of supporting their teams’ mental wellbeing, it...
