As part of the Government’s objective to prevent illegal immigrants from accessing our finite housing stock, it has introduced new “right to rent” requirements. The requirements are also designed to help ensure that people who do not have the right to be in the UK are prevented from establishing a settled life here. Landlords who breach this prohibition will be subject to a civil penalty. Read more
The Deregulation Act 2015 was passed into Law on 26 March 2015 and covers key areas of interest for Landlords. These include provisions relating to the protection of deposits with Tenancy Deposit Schemes and the new offence of a Retaliatory Eviction. We take a look at what Landlords need to know... Read more
Whether you’re thinking about becoming a landlord or you already own properties that you let out, follow these useful tips to help you on your way. Read more
Next time you book an apartment using an online travel site, consider the following case study… Read more
The Immigration Act 2014 received royal assent on the 14th July 2014, although not all parts of the Act are in force. The Government factsheet states that in October 2015 the obligation upon residential landlords to ensure that they do not authorise an adult who is disqualified, as a result of their immigration status, to occupy premises under a residential tenancy agreement, is due to be implemented... Read more
Kearns Legal Services Limited ("Kearns”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Manning as Business Development Manager... Read more
Once tenants become a problem why not instruct Kearns? We offer a portfolio of specialist legal services to letting agents and landlords, dealing with a simple Section 21 to complex issues of disrepair, from pre-issue right through to an Order for Possession. Whether it's... Read more
The Facts: Mrs Plevin took out a personal loan with Paragon Personal Finance Ltd through LLP Processing (UK) Ltd (LLP)... Read more
Since Jackson LJ published his Review of Civil Litigation Costs, there has been a significant impact on the costs claimable, and awarded in Infant Approval Hearings. With costs under the Judicial microscope, the 78th Update to the Civil Procedure Rules will place an even greater burden on Claimant solicitors to justify... Read more
In the recent thematic study on Mortgage Lenders’ arrears management and forbearance, the FCA found that Lenders need to place more emphasis on delivering consistently fair outcomes for Customers based upon their individual circumstances... Read more