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In September, I wrote a blog post about the concept of good faith and whether it exists as a principle within English law. My general conclusion was that it did not, based upon a long line of authorities. However, I did acknowledge that there were a few exceptions to...
A property is likely to be the most expensive purchase you will make in your lifetime. It is therefore essential you have peace of mind that, should anything unfortunate happen to you, you know to whom your share in the property and your other assets would go. As...
During its Autumn Statement on Wednesday, the Government announced that it would be banning letting agents' fees being charged to tenants. These fees are charged over and above rent and a deposit and can cost tenants £200-£700. Typically, these fees cover...
Levi Solicitors LLP is proud to support the Macmillan Coffee Morning each year. This September, the Levi bakers really surpassed themselves with the spread that was laid out. A big thanks to our Practice Manager, Janet, for organising it again. We are...
Selling your home can be a stressful and expensive time. Throughout the legal process to sell your house, your purchaser may uncover various defects or legal issues. Your solicitor will discuss these with you and resolve them with the purchaser and their solicitor....
Call our Head of Wills and Probate, Andrew Milburn, on 0113 297 3181 or alternatively email him at [email protected] and quote "BFWILLS16" for 20% off wills and lasting powers of attorney. For more information visit our wills & trusts page.
The phrase ‘close of business’ is commonly used by people in professional settings as a designation of time. It is not uncommon to hear somebody request that a task is completed by close of business. But what exactly does ‘close of business’ mean? Although it is...
Imagine the situation; you have an obligation to pay another person a sum of money. You send a payment to them but later find out that they asked you to pay too much. Can you recover the overpayment? Usually the answer is yes, as you will be able to recover the money...
When you are purchasing a property, your solicitor may tell you that there are restrictive covenants on your title. We look here at what this means, and how they can affect your property. What are restrictive covenants? They are agreements in a deed that limit the way...
Directors are appointed by a company to run its affairs on a day to day basis. They are distinct from shareholders, who are the people who actually own the company. Shareholders delegate their right to manage the company to the directors, who in turn owe an absolute...
We’re proud to support St Gemma’s Hospice for make a will month. Don’t have a will? Here are our top 5 reasons to do it.
Over the past few weeks we have looked at the searches mortgage lenders require when purchasing a property: the Local Authority search, Drainage and Water search, and Environmental search. In addition, there are other searches which you may wish to obtain to find out...
Last week, the Telegraph reported that litigation has commenced in the High Court between Sir Terence Conran and his former business partner, Des Gunewardena. Sir Terence is well known to the public as a celebrity interior designer, restaurateur and a significant...
Following the series of articles on residential property searches, where we have already looked at Local Authority and Drainage and Water searches, the final compulsory search required by the majority of mortgage lenders is an Environmental Search. As indicated in its...
Over a series of articles, we have been looking at professional negligence claims and how to bring them. As with any type of action for money, it is important to consider whether the proposed Defendant has the money to pay you any award of damages. If they do not,...
Cherie Booth QC yesterday represented two landlords at a hearing where they were seeking permission to bring a judicial review application. The landlords wanted to prevent the government bringing in proposed tax changes in relation to buy to let properties. What is...
Last week we looked at the definition of professional negligence. Once you have determined that there may be a claim, how does the process work? How much can I claim? If you believe that you have suffered financial loss, you will need to prove that that loss was as a...
The way that land is dealt with in law is very strict. The transfer of land in particular is subject to stringent rules pursuant to the Law of Property Act 1925 (“LPA 1925”). Transfers that are not conducted in line within the rules of the LPA 1925 are not considered...
Last week we looked at the various compulsory and optional searches that can be undertaken when you are purchasing a property. The majority of mortgage lenders will require a Local Authority Search to be carried out on the property and your Solicitor will be able to...
In many legal jurisdictions, parties to a contract are expected to act in good faith. The simplest explanation of the doctrine of good faith is that it requires parties to act honestly and not take advantage or make an issue of minor errors in performance as long as...
In a series of articles about recovering a debt from a company, we now look at issuing a money claim and obtaining a County Court Judgment as an alternative to winding up a company. When can I issue proceedings? A money claim can be issued for debts as low as £50.00....
When you purchase a house, your solicitor will carry out various searches on the property to check its surroundings, its location and anything which may affect the property which would not be normally apparent on physical inspection. This article will look into the...
One of the main principles of the law of England and Wales is testamentary freedom - you are free to leave your estate to whoever you choose, however you choose. This is different to many other European countries. In France for example, there are strict rules...
One of the most frustrating parts of pursuing a claim is ensuring that the Defendant actually has the resources to pay you should you succeed. Where you are bringing a claim against a professional, such as a solicitor or surveyor, they should have indemnity insurance...
Last month we looked briefly at a number of the types of dispute we regularly come across at Levi Solicitors LLP. We will now look in a little more detail at these types of dispute. Firstly, rights of way. How do I acquire a right of way? There are various ways to...
Issuing a Winding Up Petition is an often an effective course of action to take to recover an unpaid debt from a company. When can I issue a Winding Up Petition? In order to wind up a company, the company must owe you over £750.00 and the debt must be undisputed. Why...
Are you hoping to purchase a property but unable to commit to the whole purchase price? The Homes and Communities Agency Shared Ownership scheme offers the chance for you to buy a percentage share of your home and pay a reduced rent on the remaining share. You would...
A director of a company has a duty to promote the success of that company for the benefit of the shareholders. However, at the point where it becomes apparent that a company is trading insolvent, his duties change and the director must from this point act in the best...
Neighbour disputes are unfortunately becoming more common and there are so many types of issues that can arise which can result in a legal dispute. Some examples of the types of disputes that we see are set out below. Rights of way If access ways are not clearly set...
Are you hoping to purchase a property but struggling to save for a deposit? Help to Buy gives you the flexibility of purchasing with as little as a 5% deposit. So what is the scheme and how can you benefit from it? What is Help to Buy Help to Buy is a scheme...
