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Boundary Disputes: Why the Red Line on Your Title Plan May Not Be Enough

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The red line on a Land Registry title plan is usually a starting point, not proof of the exact legal boundary. In most registered titles, it shows the general boundary only. The exact boundary may depend on the register, old deeds, physical features,...

Renters Rights Bill - the End of "No Fault Evictions" - Bad news for landlords and tenants?

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There has been a lot in the news recently that “No Fault Evictions” are coming to an end, but what is this likely to mean in practice for both landlords and tenants? It is such a highly political subject because a person’s home is so...

Residential Possession Proceedings

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More often than not, if a tenant does not leave a property voluntarily, then, to evict them lawfully the landlord will usually have to follow the following key stages to obtain possession lawfully: Serve the relevant notice(s) and...

Your role as a Landlord - A quick guide

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It is important as a landlord to know your rights and responsibilities. Generally, when managing residential property, your role involves maintenance and ensuring any repair work is completed, as the property cannot have any hazards or breach any health and...

Renting and repairs: My landlord won't fix the heating, what can I do?

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If you are renting your home, it is your landlord’s responsibility to provide heating and hot water. When the heating or boiler fails through no fault of your own, your landlord must repair or replace the boiler or other equipment. Of course, how long...