Legal Insights & Updates
Practical guidance on the issues that matter, from care fees to court advocacy
Deferred Payment Agreements: What They Are and What Can Go Wrong
Sections 34 to 36 of the Care Act 2014 allow homeowners to defer care fees against their property. But general deputyship orders, LPA conflicts of interest, and trust arrangements can all prevent a DPA from being signed.
The 2026 Care Act Changes: What They Mean for Your Financial Assessment
The upper capital limit remains at £23,250 and the lower limit at £14,250, with the promised increases postponed indefinitely. This guide covers tariff income calculations, mandatory property disregards, deprivation of assets, and how to challenge a financial assessment.
Statutory Demands: When to Use Them and When to Think Twice
The rules differ for individuals (£5,000 minimum under s.267 IA 1986) and companies (just £750 under s.123 IA 1986). This article covers both routes, service requirements, process server fees, and the risks of getting it wrong.
Section 21 Is Going: What Landlords Need to Do Now
The Renters' Reform Bill is set to abolish no-fault evictions. For landlords still relying on Section 21, time is running out to adjust your approach to possession proceedings.
Preparing for a County Court Hearing: A Practical Checklist
Whether you are a claimant or defendant, proper preparation is the difference between success and failure at trial. This checklist covers the essentials, from bundles to witness statements.
Deprivation of Assets: How Local Authorities Get It Wrong
Being accused of deliberately depriving yourself of assets to avoid care fees is a serious allegation. Here is how to challenge the decision and what evidence the council actually needs.
Fixed Costs in Civil Litigation: What the Extended Regime Means for You
Since October 2023, CPR Part 45 fixes recoverable costs for most claims up to £100,000 across the fast track and new intermediate track. This guide covers the four complexity bands, actual cost figures, and the escape clause.
Commercial Lease Disputes: Dilapidations Claims Explained
At the end of a commercial lease, dilapidations claims can run into tens of thousands of pounds. Knowing your obligations and how to challenge an inflated schedule is critical.
Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims: Steps You Cannot Skip
Before issuing a money claim, the pre-action protocol requires specific steps. Failing to follow the protocol properly can cost you at the costs stage, even if you win.
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