The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019. It will apply to all new tenancies (defined below) from 1 June 2019 onwards, as well as tenancies which are renewed after that date. It does not apply to tenancies granted before 1 June 2019 which automatically convert to statutory periodic after that date. It also does not apply to Assured Tenancies.
Tenancies that are likely to be affected include:
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Clinking steins, cries of ‘Prost’ and oompah band music will fill the air when an Oktoberfest-style event comes to Derby later this year.
Law firm Smith Partnership, civil engineers BSP Consulting and brand agency Champions (UK) plc have decided to stage a networking event with a difference, incorporating traditional German food, music and, of course, beer.
In April 2019, the government announced plans to abolish Section 21 Notices. That prompted a consultation process, under which the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) sought input from landlords, agents, legal professionals and anyone else with experience of a possession claim. The RLA have now produced a report, which makes for very interesting reading.
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Yoga in return for legal advice – a unique venture between Derby County Community Trust (DCCT) and Smith Partnership.
Smith Partnership is set to become more health-conscious while a charity’s workers will be briefed in Wills and house sales in an innovative new tie-up.
Derby County Community Trust’s collaboration with Smith Partnership is aimed at improving the welfare of the staff of both organisations.
Initially, the Trust will provide in-house yoga and relaxation as well as mental health first aid training for Smith Partnership staff.
Employers have a legal obligation to abide by the terms and conditions agreed with an employee as part of a settlement agreement. As a result, a breach of the terms of the agreement on the part of an employer can have a number of significant implications, potentially paving the way for damages claims to be brought by an employee for breach of contract.
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If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement (formerly known as a compromise agreement) or are on the verge of entering settlement agreement negotiations with your employer, you may be wondering what steps you can take to deliver the best possible outcome for you.
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There are so many misconceptions about relationships and how a particular relationship status can effect a Last Will and Testament. Here are few common misconceptions that we have heard during clients meetings.
“My Will has been revoked as I am divorced”
This is incorrect. Your Will is not automatically revoked upon divorce but rather your ex-spouse is treated as being deceased within the terms of the Will. The remainder of your Will remains valid.
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“I’m sorry, we can only discuss the account with the account holder”
“But I’m her daughter, my mum has dementia and can not call you herself”
“I’m sorry madam, but for security purposes, we are only able to speak with the account holder, or a person with legal authority to act on her behalf”
A frustrating and yet very common conversation.
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June was a busy a month for Amanda Strong, Owner and Managing Director of Derby-based commercial printer, Mercia Image Print.
Not only did she win Entrepreneur of the Year, at the Derby Telegraph Awards and learn that she was a finalist for the East Midlands Chamber’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award but she also set herself a challenge to mark her company's 30th anniversay - to raise £30,000 from a raft of events in the 30 days of June to share between 30 local charities.
The end of a marriage can be an unhappy and stressful event for all concerned. Following calls for reform, Justice Secretary David Gauke recently announced that divorce law would be updated in an effort to reduce family conflict - including the introduction of no fault divorce.
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