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Expert evidence is used in many disputes (from to commercial disputes, property to professional negligence). Experts are there to give their opinion to the parties, and to assist the court when the case involves matters on which it does not have the right technical or...
One of our previous articles explored whether a landlord was entitled to withhold consent for a tenant assigning or underletting a lease. Since this, case law has developed which may be a welcome decision for landlords. This article will explore a recent case that...
We wrote last year about the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) that are being brought in by the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015. These Regulations will require landlords to ensure their properties reach certain...
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are being brought in by the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015. These Regulations will require landlords to ensure their properties reach certain standards (the MEES) in energy...
The Supreme Court ruled on 28 February that on an inter-company transaction, directors and trustees can’t rely on a standard six-year limitation defence.
The withdrawal of legal aid for most areas of civil law, combined with tightening of the rules concerning no win no fee agreements has caused a perfect storm curtailing access to justice. Litigation is an expensive process and many people simply cannot afford to...
Your frequently asked questions... Whilst we would all hope that we will be able to make our own independent decisions in the future, some of us will not have that luxury. Preparing yourself for such a possibility can help ease your mind, and help avoid family...
If you own a flat or apartment, you are likely to hold the leasehold title. This means that you have a lease, where you have agreed to comply with certain obligations to your landlord. A lease is granted for a specific period of time (known as the ‘term’), and is...
Litigation can often be an expensive and lengthy process. People are often not aware that paying for litigation costs out of your own pocket is not your only option. A fundamental principle to be aware of in litigation is that ‘the loser pays the winners costs’. This...
Simple partnerships are very common structures for conducting businesses, despite companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) growing in popularity. This is no doubt because of the ease and informality in which one can create a partnership. However, this...
With recent reports suggesting that property development in Leeds is booming, and that Bradford is the best city in the UK for start-up businesses, it looks like things are on the up for West Yorkshire. Certainly, we at Levi Solicitors LLP have seen an increase in...
Last year we partnered with St Gemma’s Hospice as our charity of the year. Throughout 2017, Levi Solicitors’ staff participated in a range of fundraising activities and events throughout the year. Fundraising Everyone took part in activities which varied from...
Make a Will Week 2017 Last year Levi Solicitors took part in Wakefield Hospice’s Make a Will Week 2017. This took place over five days from 25 to 29 September. During Make a Will Week, Andrew Milburn from our Wills, probates and trusts department offered his...
We instruct solicitors to carry out some of the most important tasks for us. From buying our houses; ensuring that our families will be looked after when we die; to resolving a dispute with an employer or neighbour. Solicitors go through many years of training and...
Leases come in all shapes and sizes and set out the terms under which you occupy your commercial property. On signing a lease, you can negotiate with the landlord terms which are suitable for you both. This article will look at commercial lease renewals and how they...
Land is an increasingly precious commodity in the UK. Companies are soon snapping up even the smallest parcels of land for development. If you are considering purchasing a piece of land (whether or not for development), other people may also be interested in that...
Where people jointly-own houses and other real estate, it is common for those people to fall out, and for disputes to arise. The law surrounding these types of disputes is relatively clear, and therefore the method of resolving the disputes is (usually)...
On Friday 15 December, Levi Solicitors staff across our Leeds and Wakefield offices donned their Christmas jumpers. This was in aid of the St Gemma’s Hospice Wear It Festive 2017 campaign. We are happy to support the Wear it Festive campaign each year. This year, most...
Purchasing a home can be costly, and it is well documented that getting that first step on the property ladder can be especially difficult. However, there are various government schemes set up to help you on to that first rung. We look at the schemes available to you...
In my last article I wrote about minority shareholders claims. I looked at company disputes from the perspective of remedies available to shareholders as individuals. Minority shareholder claims, however, are useful in disputes between the shareholders. Further, they...
The Chancellor announced the Autumn 2017 Budget on Wednesday. One of the more popular proposals within the Budget has been welcomed by those attempting to climb onto the property ladder. What was announced? With immediate effect, stamp duty will be cut for first time...
Today saw the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announce the first autumn Budget. Experts predicted a fairly unexciting affair, with money required for dealing with Brexit. However, some announcements were made that are likely to impact daily life more immediately. We have...
Almost every commercial tenant has a right to quiet enjoyment of their property. But what happens where the landlord interferes with this right? We look at the right to quiet enjoyment, and an example from last year. Right to quiet enjoyment Landlords are under an...
Over the last couple of weeks, the Courts have published two rather helpful construction law cases. The first in relation to breaches of contract, and the other regarding pay less notices. We take a quick look at both, below. Interserve Construction Ltd v Hitachi...
It is common for commercial leases, particularly when a lease is for a longer term, to include a break clause. This is also known as an option to determine and is usually agreed between the landlord and tenant prior to entering into the lease. So, what exactly is a...
Shareholder disputes are unfortunately common in small companies. This article looks at one possible remedy; a petition for unfair prejudice pursuant to section 994 of the Companies Act 2006. Minority shareholder claims Shareholder disputes often begin where a...
Cutting back a tree on your property may seem like a normal right for a home owner. However, certain trees in certain areas are protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). It is important therefore to know whether there are any restrictions that would put an axe to...
I previously wrote an article discussing a claimant’s obligation to mitigate his or her loss. The last article discussed the general application of the principle of mitigation and what would be expected of the claimant. There have been a number of notable examples...
Today our managing partner, Steven Newdall, took part in Jail and Bail 2017 for St Gemma’s Hospice. Volunteers from West Yorkshire Police came to our offices and ‘arrested’ Steven for his terrible crimes against hoarding in his office. His secretary recently tidied...
If you are a landlord with tenants on long leases, a breach of lease will not always mean you want the property back. Not least because forfeiting a lease can sometimes be difficult. What are your options if you want the problem rectifying, but are otherwise happy for...
