The Else Solicitors Charity Football Tournament returned this year seeing teams pitched against each other to raise funds for the Burton YMCA.
The rising use of trusts in Wills
A recent article reported that law firms are seeing an increase in the use of…
The Case of the Missing Will
Shenanigans with Wills have long been great fodder for mystery and whodunnits. Individuals lured by…
Your Will: The Disaster Clause, what is it and why is it useful?
At Else Solicitors we work closely with clients and customers to ensure that all scenarios…
When the Hammer Falls
Georgina Haley, Commercial Property paralegal at Else Solicitors, examines whether buyers and tenants should be concerned about Chancel Repair Liability, an ancient law which can require them to pay towards the upkeep of a local church.
Your Will: Letters of Wishes – what are they and why are they useful?
A properly executed Will is a binding legal document which sets out how you want…
Credit Process – Knowing your Customer
When a supplier agrees to sell to a customer then he or she is entering into a contract which has legal consequences.
Possession Proceedings
It can be very stressful when a tenant will not vacate your property at the end of their tenancy or when they have been asked to vacate for breaching a term in the tenancy (such as falling into rental arrears) but refuse to leave.
If you have found yourself in this situation or are wondering what to do should you ever experience this, then rest assured there is a process to re-possess your property again.
You can evict tenants who have an assured shorthold tenancy in compliance with the procedure within Section 21 and/or Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 and this article will provide you with a brief overview of both procedures.
A Thorny Issue – Japanese Knotweed
Invasive plants like Japanese Knotweed can pose a serious threat to biodiversity, and the structural integrity of buildings.
Japanese Knotweed is a key issue on the purchase, sale or lease of a property, and infestations can lead to neighbour disputes and litigation.
Else Solicitors’ Commercial Property and Dispute Resolution teams are experts at handling legal issues relating to Japanese Knotweed and other invasive plants.