Archive for August 19th, 2022

How much notice does a landlord have to give to evict you?

If your landlord wishes to end your tenancy, they must give you written notice to evict you.  This notice should include very specific information and warnings. The notice will also depend on the type of tenancy agreement you have entered into and the terms of your tenancy agreement. If you have an assured shorthold tenancy […]

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How much notice does a landlord need to give a tenant to end a tenancy?

To regain possession of a rental property, you must give your tenant formal written notice.  This notice must include the date by which they must leave. How much notice  a landlord needs to give a tenant will vary depending on the individual circumstances of the tenancy agreement but, generally speaking, it is at least 4 weeks.  […]

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Can we debunk the most common myth about common law marriage?

The most common myth about common law marriage is it exists! It did once but the concept was abolished in 1753 so it is incredible that it lives on in so many people’s mind. A recent study carried out by The National Centre for Social Research discovered 46% of us still believe that a cohabiting couple is […]

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Is the cost of living crisis making it harder to agree a divorce settlement?

Many experts fear the cost of living crisis is making it harder to reach a divorce settlement.  Uncertainty around earnings, mortgage rates, energy prices, interest rates not to mention how much inflation will increase the price of even our most standard day to day purchases has left couples scared that any financial settlement they reach […]

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