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Aug

Times are tough for SME’s and UK Businesses

August 17, 2022

The latest ONS latest report on Business insights and impact on the UK economy from 11 August 2022 is interesting reading. It sets out the impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses. If you need assistance with any legal challenges during these turbulent times contact the Essex Law team. For...

Jun

Government Statistics Reveal an Increase in Private Landlord Evictions and Delays

June 22, 2022

The Ministry of Justice published mortgage and landlord repossession statistics for the first quarter of 2022 on the 19th May 2022. The statistics show an increase in evictions when compared to the same quarter in 2021, and significant delays in the completion of repossession proceedings. Overall, rates of evictions are lower than in the same...

Jun

Small Claims Paper Determination Pilot – Balancing Rights and Efficiency

June 17, 2022

The Small Claims Paper Determination Pilot is an initiative introduced by Practice Direction 51ZC of the Civil Procedure Rules. The scheme will allow certain small claims cases to be resolved on paper without a formal hearing before a judge. This scheme is designed to assist in managing delays throughout the legal system, which have only...

Mar

Increase to Financial Ombudsman Service award limits

March 29, 2022

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed an increase to Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) award limits. The FOS award limit is the maximum amount a financial services firm can be required to pay when FOS complaints are upheld. Each year the limit is adjusted in line with inflation which is measured by the Consumer Price...

Mar

New law protecting tenants came into force on 1 June 2019

March 27, 2021

The Tenant Fees Act bans most letting fees and caps tenancy deposits paid by tenants in the private rented sector in England. The ban on tenant fees applies to new or renewed tenancy agreements signed on or after 1 June 2019. The government guidance on the Act for tenants, landlords and letting agents helps explain...

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