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Can ex-wife claim inheritance after death?

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In this article, specialist Disputed Wills solicitor Anna Curtis looks at whether an ex wife can make a claim for inheritance, or against an estate, and what rights an ex wife has after death.

What is the 'Levelling Up' White Paper and what does it mean for Landlords?

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Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced the ‘Levelling Up’ White Paper yesterday, which will attempt to “change the economic model of this country”.

Landlord & Tenant specialist Anna Curtis details what will be included in the White Paper and discusses the key takeaways for landlords below.

Property Litigation Q&A: Residential lettings - Where are we now?

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Property Litigation specialist lawyer, Anna Curtis, provides an update on how residential lettings have been impacted by the pandemic; what this has meant for landlords and tenants; and how this will evolve over the next few months.

Can you get a CCJ for a parking fine?

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Anna Curtis, a solicitor in our specialist dispute resolution team, outlines CCJs for unpaid parking fines and how to remove them.

If you incur a parking fine and move from your current address before a court claim is issued, you may not receive the court paperwork and the Claimant may apply for a Default Judgment against you.

People often only become aware of a CCJ when they apply for some sort of credit like a mortgage and the credit is refused due to the applicant having a poor credit rating.

What happens when a CCJ is sent to the wrong address?

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Anna Curtis discusses what happens when a CCJ is sent to the wrong address, detailing what to do in that situation. Anna describes how to go about the process of setting aside a CCJ that you didn't know about.

Changes to eviction law and notice periods

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Announcement of the extension of ban on evictions being progressed by the Courts to 20th September 2020; as well as the extension of notice period for both Section 21 and Section 8 to 6 months from 3 months effective from now.

Claiming a holiday refund for coronavirus cancellation

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Anna Curtis answers your FAQs on coronavirus holiday cancellations, quarantine and how to get your holiday refund.

Do you need permission to run an AirBnB?

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With the increase in Airbnb hosting in seaside towns like Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, Anna Curtis answers your most frequently-asked questions, including planning, restrictive covenants and mortgages.

What is the Renters' Reform Bill?

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The proposals for the UK Renters Reform Bill were announced during the Queens Speech in December 2019. Proposals included scrapping section 21 and a lifetime deposit scheme for tenants. Anna Curtis explains all about it.

A guide to personal guarantees

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An increasing number of people have been getting in touch with us about personal guarantees. In the following article, Anna Curtis provides an overview of what personal guarantees are and how they work. What is a personal guarantee?...

Landlords experiencing rent arrears

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Rent arrears are a real concern for UK landlords as it can have a significant impact on their ability to pay their mortgage. Fresh research by the Residential Landlords Association shows that 28% of landlords have experienced rent arrears in the past 12...

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