Previous articles in Legal Q & As
An early departure
What are the legal issues of terminating a tenancy agreement ahead of the agreed fixed term?Read more...
August 2008
Money down the drain
Can lettings agents charge a non-refundable fee for reference checks?Read more...
August 2008
Sibling rivalry
What happens when there is a dispute about joint property ownership?Read more...
August 2008
Ghost of a chance
What happens when liability for chancel repair costs falls on neighbouring landowners?Read more...
August 2008
Where's the interest?
Are long-term tenants entitled to interest on tenancy deposits?Read more...
August 2008
There goes our home
How do lifetime mortgages differ from standard mortgages, and what protection do borrowers need to have in place?Read more...
August 2008
Searching issues
What are the different kinds of searches needed for inclusion in home information packs (HIPs)?Read more...
August 2008
The plan's gone off
What happens when a contract to purchase property off-plan is breached?Read more...
August 2008
Corridor of power
What are the legal issues of building a partition across a shared corridor in a block of flats?Read more...
August 2008
The road not taken
What legal issues affect access to private roads that have not been "adopted" by the local authority?Read more...
August 2008
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