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Rent to Rent, Rent Repayment Orders and the conclusion of Rakusen v Jepsen

Rent to Rent tenancies have grown significantly in popularity in recent years. The process of landlords letting out their properties to professional companies who would then sub-let to their own tenants looks attractive as a...
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Pregnancy Loss – a gap in the law

Sadly miscarriages are much more common than many people realise, with an estimated one in four pregnancies ending in miscarriage (which is defined as the loss of a pregnancy within the first 23 weeks and...
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How far can you push changes to planning permission by using section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act?

The answer seems to be quite a lot – provided you do not depart from the description of the consented development contained within the planning permission. It is established law that you cannot use section...
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Cauda Equina Syndrome and the new CES Pathway

NHS improvement programme Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) have announced the release of the National Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) Pathway. Its aim is to provide clarity and clear guidance for doctors and other...
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Right to work checks – the top 5 pitfalls

Right to work checks As we know, employers are required to check the right to work of all new recruits before they start working for them. As a result of Brexit and the pandemic there...
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HSIB’s Derby maternal deaths and collapses review failure to learn from past HSIB recommendations

A review by HSIB at Royal Derby Hospital has concluded that failure to act on more than 80 previous HSIB recommendations may have affected the outcomes for seven women who died or collapsed whilst having...
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Unlawful killing and Inheritance: Understanding the Forfeiture Act 1982

It is perhaps not surprising that the law prevents and who has unlawfully killed another from acquiring any benefit in their estate whether pursuant to the terms of the testators will or, if there is...
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ECHR Section 23 Agreements – do they signal real change?

Some of you may have seen reports that McDonalds Restaurants Limited (McDonalds) has signed a legally binding agreement with the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (ECHR) – a section 23 agreement – to protect its...
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Motor vehicle repair injury – HSE issues safety warning about working under vehicles without proper equipment

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning mechanics and motor repairers of the dangers of working under vehicles without proper equipment. HSE’s safety warning follows concerns by the workplace safety watchdog about the number...
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Whats on the horizon? A look at some of the legislation working its way through Parliament

In our Whats on the horizon series we keep an eye on some of the legislation working its way through Parliament to give you a heads up of what may be in store and what...
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The Patient Safety Commissioner’s 100 Days Report

The Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC), Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE FRCGP, has reported on her first 100 days in her new role. The 100 Days Report sets out Dr Hughes’ findings and priorities, based on her...
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What is gratuitous care?

Gratuitous care is the care provided by non professional carers. It is care most often provided by parents, family members or even friends and not someone specifically employed and paid a salary as a carer....
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HSIB report: Access to critical patient information at the bedside

Healthcare watchdog, HSIB, has published the findings of its national investigation, Access to critical patient information at the bedside. HSIB’s findings and recommendations highlight the risks to patient safety when healthcare staff at the patient’s...
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Will validity: testamentary capacity to execute a new will

In order for a will to be valid as well as complying with the provisions of Section 9 of the Wills Act 1837, a testator must have testamentary capacity at the time of execution of...
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Japanese Knotweed: Legal risks for buyers and sellers

Japanese knotweed has a reputation for being the most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant in the UK, and many people would be put off of purchasing a property if they discovered that the weed affected...
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Missed limitation deadline of family provision claim

Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 (the Act) any claims must be brought within 6 months from the date of the grant of probate. There is, however, scope under Section 4...
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