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Compensation in discrimination claims post-Chagger 02/09/2010
In the case of Chagger v Abbey National, the Court of Appeal set out important guidelines that could significantly increase the level of compensation payments in discrimination claims. More

Important news for landlords 04/08/2010
Following the changes made to insolvency legislation a few years ago, the main type of insolvency with which we now deal is that of Administration.  Administration is popular because it creates a moratorium which disentitles a landlord, without the leave of the Court or the permission of the Administrator, to forfeit, distrain or bring any form of proceedings. More

Important changes to rules on HMOs 14/07/2010
An important change in the planning rules relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) became effective on 6 April 2010.  A new planning use of Class C4 (a house in multiple occupation) was created for the occupation of a dwellinghouse by between three and six unrelated occupants living as separate households but sharing basic amenities.  More