Law Blog Archives | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Is this the end of no-fault eviction notices? - by Robert Pearson

Successive governments have tried to grapple with the issue of trying to find the right balance between the interests of residential landlords versus the rights of their tenants. The government announced on 15 April 2019 that they intend to abolish so called “no-fault” evictions under Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. Currently, Section 21 allows landlords to terminate tenancies after the fixed term of the tenancy has expired by giving the tenants two months’ notice. This led to concern that landlords were terminating tenancies too readily, and leaving tenants having to find alternative accommodation in a relatively short space of time, with all of the attendant costs and inconvenience involved. There was also a concern that if tenants raised issues relating to the condition of the property, landlords were too quick to simply serve notice to terminate the tenancy if the fixed term had expired albeit that tenants have had some protection against such “retaliatory evictions” since October 2018.

Prenuptial Agreements – by Dominic Lee, Solicitor – Nottingham

5 Apr 2019
Law Blog

A ‘Prenup’ is a legal agreement entered into between a couple before they get married; it sets out what their rights in relation to property, business, debts and other assets are and it stipulates what will happen to their ‘financial relationship’ should the marriage breakdown.

Everybody should have a Will

Natalie Wright, solicitor with Sills & Betteridge, explains the importance of having a Will and why it should be prepared by a qualified professional.

Divorce Day

7 Jan 2019
Law Blog

Today is unofficially known as “Divorce Day” – the day law firms expect to receive a large number of enquiries from those going through relationship breakdown.

Is your business supporting criminal lifestyles?

Business Crime and Regulation, Sills & Betteridge LLP.

Medical negligence during pregnancy and birth

Sills & Betteridge solicitors look at one of the more common reasons for making a medical negligence claim, injuries sustained during pregnancy & childbirth