A Fairer Rental Market? Key Changes in the New Renters’ Rights Bill
What is the Renters’ Rights Bill? The Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) has been introduced by the Labour government and seeks to replace the Renters’ Reform…
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Clinical Negligence – When is medical treatment negligent? Clinical Negligence – When is medical treatment negligent?The value of clinical negligence claims against the NHS was reported this week as being in excess of £80bn. A number of issues arise out…
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Official Launch of Lunch on the Green 2020 Official Launch of Lunch on the Green 2020We now find ourselves at the start of a new decade with Christmas already seeming like distant memory. As we welcome 2020 and put the…
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Leasehold home ownership: buying your freehold or extending your lease Leasehold home ownership: buying your freehold or extending your leaseAs the owner of a leasehold property you only own the property for a fixed period of time. You will have an agreement with the…
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Defamation – will my claim succeed? Defamation – will my claim succeed?Given the increased prominence of the internet and social media in today’s world, it is becoming easier to circulate defamatory comments about individuals and businesses,…
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Clapham & Collinge Launch New Year Charity Lasting Power of Attorney Scheme Clapham & Collinge Launch New Year Charity Lasting Power of Attorney SchemeWe are delighted to announce our third ‘Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme’ taking place throughout January 2020. Make it your New Year’s Resolution to…
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Clapham & Collinge Solicitors host Christmas Extravaganza in support of The Benjamin Foundation Clapham & Collinge Solicitors host Christmas Extravaganza in support of The Benjamin FoundationOn Thursday 12th December, we hosted our third ‘Christmas Extravaganza’ event in support of The Benjamin Foundation; a local charity that brings hope, opportunity, stability…
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Christmas laws you wouldn’t believe! Christmas laws you wouldn’t believe!As Christmas is fast approaching, what better way to get into the festive spirit than taking a look at a few Christmas themed “law” myths……
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The General Election: what this could mean for Landlords and Tenants The General Election: what this could mean for Landlords and TenantsIn the UK, more than 11 million people rent from a private landlord and therefore it is important that the government regulates the market effectively….
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Financial Settlement on Divorce – what rights do I have? Financial Settlement on Divorce – what rights do I have?Whilst obtaining a divorce is often straightforward, agreeing what is going to happen to the family finances is usually more complicated. Although the divorce and…
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Recent cases highlighting the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney Recent cases highlighting the importance of Lasting Powers of AttorneyThe 2016 case of Paul Briggs is a heart-wrenching example highlighting the significance of making sure your wishes and feelings are formally recorded before it…
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‘Ohpen’ your eyes to Dispute Resolution clauses ‘Ohpen’ your eyes to Dispute Resolution clausesDispute Resolution clauses are common in commercial agreements. They require the parties to attempt to resolve any disputes arising under the agreement by way of…
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Raising Dementia Awareness in Norfolk Raising Dementia Awareness in NorfolkAt Clapham & Collinge we pride ourselves in playing a part in making Norfolk a more welcoming and friendly place for people whose lives are…