CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER: STRIP SEARCH OF CHILDREN BY THE METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The Children’s Commissioner for England has requested information on all strip searches of children by police… https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/2022/08/08/strip-search-of-children-by-the-metropolitan-police-service-new-analysis-by-the-childrens-commissioner-for-england/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LEASEHOLD - NINE COMPANIES TO REMOVE RENT DOUBLING CLAUSES FROM LEASES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Good news! Nine companies which had purchased freeholds from Taylor Wimpey have committed to remove clauses which meant the price of leaseholders’ ground rents would double every ten years. The freeholders have also agreed to remove terms which were converted from doubling terms into RPI-based ground rent clauses, and to repay homeowners previously affected by the doubling ground rent clauses. The ground rent will therefore not increase over time… https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/leasehold?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fbffa9e8-3dd9-4c6f-967b-71eed144c268&utm_content=immediately #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

BUSINESS RATES: CHANGE IS COMING

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi If you are climbing business rates you need to read this… https://www.rics.org/uk/news-insight/latest-news/news-opinion/business-rates-change-is-coming/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ONLINE SAFETY BILL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The UK’s embattled Online Safety Bill, which was delayed by the departure of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson before the Parliament’s summer break, will go ahead, new Prime Minister Liz Truss has said… https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/truss-says-her-government-with-proceed-with-online-safety-bill-but-with-tweaks/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

NUISANCE CLAIM

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi If you are thinking of bringing a Nuisance claim you need to consider carefully where your property is located. In a recent case the claimant brought a claim based on private nuisance through emissions of noise and odour from neighbouring business premises. The court held, among other things, that the claimant had failed to establish the nuisance alleged against the defendant. The character of the neighbourhood was inconsistent with the calm and meditative location which the claimant suggested and her property was located in what for many years was a busy tourist spot! For further information on the case go to: https://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/format.cgi?doc=/ew/cases/EWHC/TCC/2022/2210.html&query=(.2022.)+AND+(EWHC)+AND+(2210)+AND+((TCC)) #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

GUIDANCE FOR WORKER AND TEMPORARY WORKER SPONSORS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi The Home Office has updated its coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for Worker and Temporary Worker sponsors in relation to the concession permitting individuals to start work while waiting for a decision. The guidance states that where an individual is applying for a Health and Care visa, the concession will only apply if their Certificate of Sponsorship was assigned before 4 October 2022… https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-worker-and-temporary-worker-sponsors #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

LANDLORDS' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GAS SAFETY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Landlords: have you obtained a gas safety certificate? If not, this could be fateful! In a recent County Court case the judge decided that a landlord’s failure to obtain a gas safety certificate at the commencement of a tenancy will bar them from serving a section 21 notice for the duration of that tenancy (Byrne v Harwood-Delgado). Check your responsibilities for gas safety… https://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/landlords/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice