Currently couples who wish to split must cite a reason that the marriage is unviable, such as unreasonable behaviour or adultery on the part of one party.
A recent law firm revealed that three out of ten people going through divorce lie about the reasons for their marriage breakdown.
The full story is available here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6061279/Divorcees-speed-proceedings-lying-poll-finds.html
If you require advice and/or assistance contact our Lisa Evans on 0330 123 1131 who can provide specialist legal advice on the process and grounds for divorce.
The Government has released proposals for tenants in social housing in England to have greater powers. Plans include introducing landlord ratings to hold bad practice to account, and providing the regulator with "sharper teeth" to intervene on issues that matter most to tenants. It also outlines changes to make it easier for tenants to own their homes, such as allowing them to use the government's shared ownership scheme to purchase as little as 1% of their property each year.
Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45176684
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Letting Agents and property Managers are required to be members of an authorised redress scheme (Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act), There are only two approved schemes from 6 August 2018, they are: 'Property Ombudsman and the Property Redress Scheme'. If you want details of the schemes, then please call our housing team.
If your property has been compulsory purchased, the amount of compensation you can receive is a maximum of only £63,000 and a minimum of £6,300.00. If you are facing having your property compulsory purchased, then please speak to one of our experts.
Mr Gaskin operated a HMO. The authority granted him a HMO license in 2009. When he tried to renew his license, the authority tried to charge him £1,799. Mr Gaskin refused saying that the fee was excessive and unlawful. Mr Gaskin paid just £850.00 being what he felt was a reasonable amount to pay. The Authority refused to accept it and refused to process his license. Not having a valid license will mean he can be prosecuted. Mr Gaskin was therefore prosecuted by the Authority. Mr Gaskin applied for a Judicial Review, and he was successful. The Authority had no way of identifying what element of the £1,799 related to 'permissible costs' and the whole fee had to be quashed. If you have any queries about obtaining a HMO license, then please speak to our housing team.