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Under Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986, there is a restriction against a director reusing the name of a company which gone into insolvent liquidation, where he was a director or shadow director of the insolvent company at any time in the period of 12...
How a director must act to meet his duty to promote the success of a company and the need to respect shareholders agreements confirmed by the Court of Appeal. In ‘Saxon Woods Investments Limited and others v Costa’ the Court of Appeal held...
A recent court judgment, in the case of Murphy v Maguire, surrounded the issue of whether the failure to obtain a gas safety certificate covering the commencement of the first tenancy agreement permanently invalidates any section 21 claim. The judge, his...
The long anticipated Renters’ Rights Act is now law, and major changes are coming soon. To help you prepare, here’s a clear breakdown of when the reforms are suspected to be implemented and what obligations you’ll need to meet. When does...
The Renters Rights Act 2025 is the long-awaited government reform of the private rental sector. This represents the most significant change to the private rental sector since the Housing Act 1988. Although the Act has now received Royal Assent, most...
Major news for landlords – rent payments can now be included as part of tenant’s credit score. Credit scores are designed to show lenders how likely you are to repay money. By including rent payments in the same way that mortgage payments...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted to an “inadvertent mistake”, after failing to apply for a selective rental licence for her south London home, following her move to No. 11 Downing Street after the Labour government’s election...
Almost 4 years since legislation of this nature was first promised, the Renters’ Rights Bill has now completed its final stage in Parliament before it receives Royal Assent. Proposals to end no-fault evictions were first set out in the...
With mobile networks rapidly expanding, there is an ever-growing need for electronic communications apparatus (ECA), such as phone masts and fibre broadband cables. The Electronic Communications Code 2017 gives telecommunications operators statutory rights...
Angela Rayner has now resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, following controversy over a property tax issue. This departure is particularly significant when it comes to the Renters’ Rights Bill, as Angela Rayner appeared to be the...
