Recent questions
I have carried out building works without planning permission. What is the time limit for the council to take action against me?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
The general rule is four years. This covers building works (eg putting up an unauthorised extentsion or roof-conversion), or changing a non-reside... read more
Can my landlord insist that I pay her a deposit before I move in?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Yes. A landlord can demand any amount he or she wants as a deposit – it is up to you to agree (or refuse to pay it, and so not enter into the tena... read more
I rent my business premises. The lease is about to expire – can I insist that my landlord gives me a new lease?
Daniel Stanton's response
If the lease was NOT 'contracted out' at the start (either by a Court order or notice and statutory declaration procedure), the grounds on which a... read more
I rent business premises and will be leaving shortly, at the end of the lease period. My landlord wants to charge me the cost of putting the premises into good co... read more
Good Lawyer Guide's response
The general rule is that you, as tenant, will have to pay for the ‘reasonable cost’ of putting the property into a sound condition. Basically, thi... read more
I own a commercial building which I rent out. The tenant sublets part of that building to someone else. My worry is that the tenant may be in money difficulties –... read more
Daniel Stanton's response
Section 6 notices are very straightforward and should not be too costly for your solicitor to deal with. You can help your solicitor by making sur... read more
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