Legal Insights for Business and Property

July marks the start of the summer holidays, a time when routines shift, diaries fill with family commitments, and decision-making naturally slows. For busy professionals managing growing practices or businesses, this can create a hidden risk: cashflow…

If you’re juggling work, family life and rising living costs, the last thing you need is a landlord who ignores essential repairs. Yet many tenants across London find themselves chasing unanswered emails, waiting weeks for repairs, and living with problems…

If you are a private landlord with one or two properties, the [Renters’ Rights Act 2025] has changed the way you recover possession in England. Since 1 May 2026, landlords can no longer rely on Section 21 in the usual way, which means using the correct Section 8…

When a relationship ends, one of the biggest concerns is often what will happen to the family home.  Many unmarried couples assume they have the same legal rights as married couples, especially if they have lived together for many years, have…

Father’s Day is a time to reflect on the lessons that shape us. While some lessons are simple others, especially in business, can be costly if ignored. One of the most valuable lessons? Strong payment habits and effective credit control.  For busy…

If you are renting in London, your home should feel secure, safe and properly managed. But tenancy problems can quickly become stressful when repairs are delayed, rent payments become difficult, or your landlord is unclear about the terms of your agreement. For busy…

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025, effective from 1 May 2026, has reshaped the rental landscape across England. For landlords, one of the most significant changes is the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions.  If you’re a busy landlord managing 1–2 properties, this…

Is your sibling refusing to sell a jointly owned property? A TOLATA claim may help resolve disputes where co-owners cannot agree on the future of a property. Johnson May Solicitors provide clear, practical legal advice to help protect your interests and achieve a fair outcome.

The rules of consideration have been established over many years through case law.  In summary, they can be grouped into 3 man rules.  We have taken a look at rule 1 and 2.  Now we look at rule 3: “Consideration must move from the promisee”. In this video the Law…

The rules of consideration have been established over many years through case law.  In summary, they can be grouped into 3 man rules.  We have taken a look at rule 1.  Now we look at rule 2: “Consideration must be sufficient but does not have to be adequate”. In this…