The unprecedented events currently taking place worldwide as a result of the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) have led contracting parties to consider their position, their obligations and particularly if they can rely on a Force Majeure clause....
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In the wake of the current COVID-19 situation, as of 27 March 2020, there has been a decision made that the Court Service will suspend all ongoing housing possession actions. Cases currently in the system, or any about to go in the system, can...
Read more...Covid-19 Statement from Kate Hallin (Managing Partner) Back on the 19th March we released our first statement reference the Covid-19 Pandemic - Please click here to read it. In light of recent events and the guidelines issued by the Government...
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Dear All, As you will be aware the coronavirus outbreak has created unprecedented uncertainty for all businesses in the UK and around the world. At Bennett Griffin, we would like to emphasise that our first and foremost priority is the safety...
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Important date for residential landlords looming - 1 April 2020 As owners of buy-to-let properties should by now be aware, a key date is fast approaching on the horizon, namely 1 April 2020 when further provisions of Part 3 of the Energy...
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If you are a landlord, there is a chance you may have heard of or directly dealt with a Section 8 notice. Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 is one of the options for serving notice to end an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. The notice has to be in...
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Of the adult population, 2/3rds do not have a Will and only 8% have a registered Lasting Power of Attorney. This can cause potential issues for family members when it comes to organising the affairs of the individuals, when this can be sorted out in...
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We are delighted to confirm that partner, Ian Macara has been appointed to the Panel of Guardians for Missing Persons Affairs, he was appointed starting 1st February 2020. The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 (GMPA 2017) received Royal Assent...
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As we are every year, we were excited to attend the 2020 Better Business Show, organised by the Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce. The show was held on the 13th February at the wonderful Worthing Town Hall. The show showcased over 70 local...
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When you buy a property jointly you don’t often contemplate what would happen if the relationship broke down and you wanted to sell the property, or you bought with a friend as an investment and now simply want to move on…. but the other party...
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