Landlords’ lofty rooftop plans may be blocked by lease ambiguities

With space at a premium, rents falling and landlords increasingly challenged to maintain profit levels, it is understandable that roof spaces offer considerable potential. Landlords in both the commercial and residential sector might think about developing upwards – either into the roof space or adding an extra storey. But who has the rights to develop......

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Court of Protection Deputies – Court of Protection

When a person lacking mental capacity has not appointed an attorney the appointment of a deputy may be required. This would involve an application to the Court of Protection. The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the management of finances and other affairs of those individuals who lack the mental......

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Been offered a Settlement Agreement: Need Independent Legal Advice?

At its simplest, a Settlement Agreement (previously known as a Compromise Agreement) is a contract where, in return for money, the employee agrees not to bring employment tribunal proceedings against you. A Settlement Agreements can also be used to give greater overall business protection. The inclusion of more extensive provisions such as restrictive covenants, protection of......

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Islamic marriage falls within Matrimonial Causes Act

Wife entitled to decree of nullity. In Akhter v Khan and Another [2018] EWFC 54 Williams J concluded that the marriage is a marriage entered into in disregard of certain requirements as to the formation of marriage. It is therefore a void marriage and the wife is entitled to a decree of nullity. The effect is that the......

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