Recent questions
I’m thinking about taking on a business lease but what will I have to pay out for on top of rent?
Daniel Stanton's response
You will also need to consider paying for landlord's legal and survey costs if you require consent for any alterations, signage, change of use, pl... read more
I am a tenant and the property I recently took on wasn’t in particularly good shape when I took it on. But the lease says I have to keep it in good condition.
Daniel Stanton's response
You need to get a good surveyor on board who has experience of dealing with dilapidations (lack of repair of leasehold premises). They may be able... read more
I’m closing down the business and want to end the tenancy of my lease early. How do I do it?
Daniel Stanton's response
Depending on the desirability of the location and the length of lease remaining, you could look to market the lease to a third party, who would th... read more
I recently had a bathroom extension, but because of major problems we are having leaking problems. We’re getting nowhere with getting the builders to repair the ... read more
Good Lawyer Guide's response
You can take the builders to court by going through the Small Claims Court. This involves minimal cost, is an easy process and can be done for cl... read more
I bought a damaged leather sofa in the sale. Can I claim a refund?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
The retailer must sell goods which are of satisfactory quality. The fact that the sofa was in the sale does not affect this statutory right. How... read more
I bought a television two months ago which has broken down. The shop won’t give me a replacement without proof that it is faulty. What are my rights?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
The shop has a statutory duty to provide goods which are fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. If a fault develops in an unreasonably shor... read more
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