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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...
As tenancies draw to an end, it is rare that a property will be in the same physical state that it was in before the tenant moved in. In such situations, the landlord will usually be entitled to ask the tenant to reinstate the property before it is handed back. This...
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...
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...
What a successful year it was for our professional negligence team! Building on its previous successes, the team successfully recovered over £800,000 in compensation for its clients during 2017. Led by Steven Newdall, the team has a no-nonsense approach: keeping our...
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)...
Landlords across England and Wales let approximately half a million sub-divided properties to tenants. These properties are commonly known as Houses in Multiple Occupation (“HMOs”). What is an HMO? An HMO is a property that is rented by at least three people who are...
The courts are regularly faced with requests to adjourn of hearings, deadlines and trials of matters. Those who write to the court asking for an adjournment tend (regardless of whether a reply is received from the court/the other side or not) to not attend the hearing...
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...
Unfortunately, disputes between neighbours over the location of the boundary can be hard-fought and difficult to resolve. Boundary disputes relating to people’s homes can be particularly tough to settle; neither party wanting to be seen to “give up” part of their...
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...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has this week published a report into care home fees after a year-long study. Unfortunately, the CMA found that care homes have been charging large, upfront fees, and charging families for weeks after their relatives had...
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...
