Director and Head of our Dispute Resolution team, Darren Kelly, addresses a burning question from many landlords today: Has ‘normal service’ resumed in residential possession process? After the barrage of COVID-19 news since 2019, it is almost repugnant to be...
A settlement agreement is a binding legal agreement between you and your employer which usually brings your employment to an end, or compromises certain claims you may have against your employer. In exchange for entering into the agreement you will...
In recent years the law on possession has tightened for UK landlords and the Covid-19 pandemic has brought further challenges to letting your property. The ban on evictions may end on 21 September 2020, but landlords must contend with an...
There is increased uncertainty surrounding HS2 with the prospect that Theresa May could be replaced by a prime minister opposed to the scheme. How best to respond to this will vary depending on how close your house is to the...
We are delighted to welcome Jackie Abbott to Ellis-Fermor & Negus. Jackie will head up our commercial property department at our expanding Belper office in Derbyshire. About Jackie Abbott For over 12 years Jackie has worked in commercial property and has gained...
Later this month, 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into law. This will be backed up by a UK Act that adds to and clarifies some of that European law. All indications are that the...
The issue of dilapidations can be a mystery for both landlords and tenants. Dilapidations is the claim made for damages by a landlord from a tenant based on the repairing obligations set out in the terms of a commercial lease....
We are pleased to welcome residential conveyancing specialist, Kim Favill, who joined our Belper office on 4th January. Kim was at PBS Solicitors in Belper (previously Pyms), but before that worked with Derby firms, Nelsons and Flint Bishop. Kim brings...
1. Let us know well in advance There is a lot to do in preparing the Legal Pack for auction. Searches need to be obtained. Replies to Enquiries completed. Warranties and Certificates provided. A complete and well prepared Legal Pack...
A new face has joined the commercial property section of solicitors Ellis-Fermor & Negus at their Beeston office. Martin Cornforth, who lives in the town, has joined the company at its Devonshire Avenue base after working with another legal firm...