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Like Father, Like Business: The Payment Habits Worth Passing Down
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…
Tenancy Disputes: Know Your Rights as a Tenant
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…
Mastering Section 8: Your New Route to Regaining Possession in 2026
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…
My Sibling Refuses to Sell a Jointly Owned Property – What Are My Options?
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.
3 ways to avoid unpaid invoices
Covid-19 – Legal Update: Possession proceedings
On 25 June 2020, a new temporary rule came into force that all possession proceedings and enforcement proceedings are to be stayed (“a stay imposes a halt on court proceedings”) until 23 August 2020. The new rule will apply to all proceedings which were stayed…
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Coverage of disputes involving property ownership, including boundary issues, co-ownership disagreements, and trust-related property matters (including TOLATA issues explained simply).
