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There are two main types of land ownership: freehold and leasehold. Freehold ownership is where the person owns outright all of the land and buildings on a plot. For example, houses are usually freehold properties. On the other hand you have leasehold property. This...
We will have all read in the news recently about the large department store chains going into administration. Then more recently, about the collapse of Jamie Oliver’s restaurant empire. 22 restaurants have closed, and 1,000 people are expected to lose their jobs as...
Many freeholders are selling leasehold properties which are subject to unreasonable ground rent provisions. Landlords can only increase the ground rent if the lease contains a provision allowing them to do so. In some cases, such provision can create an unreasonable...
When purchasing property in the UK, there are different ways that Stamp Duty Land Tax ('SDLT') is calculated. We explain the different types of scenario below. First-time buyers Those who have not owned property before are entitled to apply for first-time buyer...
Residential tenants understand that their leases contain obligations that their landlord owes to them and visa versa. These are commonly known as covenants. One of the principal covenants that exists in just most residential leases is that of “quiet enjoyment”. But...
Our case before the Supreme Court Levi Solicitors LLP has obtained the permission of the Supreme Court to appeal against an order of the Court of Appeal dated 13 September 2018. Hearings in the Supreme Court in civil cases are relatively rare. Last year 85 appeals...
If you are no longer able to make life decisions for yourself a Lasting Power of Attorney makes life easier for your family or loved ones. There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney: Lasting Power of Attorney - Property and financial affairs This type of...
Probate is a topic many of us don't know about until we have to deal with it on a personal basis. My clients frequently ask me these common probate questions that I have put into a useful FAQ blog. Is my Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) still a valid document? Yes....
In previous articles I have looked at remedies available to shareholders who believe they have been prejudiced. Key to these solutions is the petition for unfair prejudice pursuant to S.944 of the Companies Act 2006. This article explores what is actually meant by...
Property is a scarce and expensive commodity. When there are many buyers after the same property, a seller can enter a contract race by accepting more than one offer. This is to filter out the best buyer. Contract Race - how it works A Contract Race occurs when a...
Levi Solicitors sponsored a Colour Station at the Martin House Children’s Hospice Colour Run yesterday in Bramham Park, Wetherby. Teams of Levi Solicitors staff volunteered and took part in the 3.5k race. As well as contending with the race and the heat of the day - a...
Dealing with matters when a loved one has died can be an extremely difficult and overwhelming. In terms of their estate, there can be quite a lot to organise and consider. As a result, this can seem like a very daunting experience. Many clients in such situations...
The landlord and tenant relationship like any other, is built on trust. The landlord relies on the tenant to look after and respect their property. In turn, the tenant expects the landlord to stick to the terms of the tenancy. However, landlords sometimes experience...
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Dreamvar v Mishcon de Reya [2018] concerned a fraudulent property transaction. The court looked at who should bear the loss when a purchaser loses money in such a transaction. We look at this claim against the conveyancing...
Setting up a trust is a safe way of protecting your money for the future. However, there are many different types of trusts available. Which one should you choose? What are the differences between them all? Our Wills and probate team explain what a Discretionary...
Last year I wrote about remoteness of loss and the SAAMCO principle. In summary, the SAAMCO principle affects the recovery of damages in a professional negligence case. It limits recoverable damages to losses which the relevant professional has actually assumed...
Following on from my recent article concerning ways of challenging a will, this article will focus on making a claim in proprietary estoppel. This is a different way for a disgruntled beneficiary to challenge a will or estate. Many proprietary estoppel cases relate to...
The amendment to ‘The Pre-Action Protocol for Professional Negligence’ came into force on 30 April 2018. This follows a lengthy pilot scheme offering adjudication of professional negligence claims that were not construction contracts. The Adjudication Pilot for...
Buying or selling your home can be a stressful experience and, as solicitors, we want to make this as simple and straightforward process for you. However, the number of parties involved in the process can sometimes delay the process. From estate agents, two or more...
We have looked in previous blogs at the different methods of company restoration after dissolution. Here, we answer some of your frequently asked questions about company restoration. What happens when a company is dissolved? A company is a separate legal personality...
When making your will, you may want to consider leaving a gift to charity. There are various ways you may leave a gift. The simplest form of doing this is by leaving a pecuniary legacy, which is a sum of money. You may leave a specific item or items to charity, or you...
As a property owner, it can be frustrating when nuisance neighbours move into a neighbouring property. Unfortunately, we find that many people who contact us about nuisance neighbours are complaining about short term tenants rather than property owners. Of course, the...
Case update While the vast majority of solicitors act properly and in their clients’ best interests, sometimes clients are unhappy with the outcome of their case. In some cases, this may be reasonable assertion and may give rise to a claim for professional negligence....
We are proud to announce that we are the new sponsors of up and coming Bradford Bulls player, Isaac Coleman. 16-year-old Isaac has been playing rugby league since he was eight years old, and now plays as a utility back for the Under 16s team. While Isaac is still...
When agreeing terms of a lease, one of the key terms to be agreed is the rent and how it is reviewed. A rent review is a tool enabling landlords to increase the rent in line with market rates and/or inflation. Typically, a longer lease will involve one or more rent...
Professional negligence case update The recent Court of Appeal case of Joanne Dunhill v W. Brook & Co and Justin Crossley looked at alleged negligence by a firm of solicitors and a barrister. The legal advisers, with the claimant's instructions, settled her...
We understand that dealing with a loved one's estate can be daunting. We take a look at some of our clients' frequently asked questions about probate. What is probate? When a person dies leaving assets and property, these need to be dealt with and distributed...
As we saw in the previous article, director and shareholder disputes can arise for a number of reasons. We have looked at the best ways of avoiding disputes in the first place, and how negotiation is the best first step. But what can the parties do if a dispute does...
Avoiding a director or shareholder disputeConflicts between directors or shareholders can arise for many reasons. When they do, it’s important to understand the legal rights of all parties and the options available as well as the consequences of allowing things to get...
The Chancellor announced his Spring Statement on Tuesday 13 March 2018. In it, he emphasised building more new homes, improved transport and reducing debt. But what does this mean for you? Does it provide a real benefit to first time buyers and those struggling to buy...
