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N1 Claim Form: How to Make a Small Claim
what is an n1 claim form? | 5 minute read In the UK, the small claims court is a separate court designed for more simple cases involving financial compensation. Usually, you can use the small claims court if the service you received wasn't up to standard. If you...
How Long Does It Take To Evict A Tenant?
How Long Does It Take To Evict A Tenant? | Read Time 2-4 Minutes.When it comes to eviction, there is "no one size fits all". Notice periods vary across the board and are determined by the eviction notice served, and the grounds which the tenant has broken. This means...
What is Meant by Mental Capacity?
what does mental capacity mean? | 5 minute read The ability to make our own decisions is one of the things that makes us human. We go through life choosing what we do and creating our own paths. However, it's not always that simple for everyone. Some will never...
Adverse Possession: How To Claim Land In The UK
Adverse Possession | Read Time 2-4 Minutes.You may not know this, but if you have a piece of land you've occupied for a substantial amount of time, you may be able to legally own the land through something called adverse possession. Here at LGBT Lawyers, we can...
Deed Poll: How Can I Legally Change My Name?
Changing your name by deed poll | 5 minute read Deciding to change your name can be for many different reasons. You may be getting a divorce, you may be reassigning your gender, or you may simply dislike the name you were given at birth. Whatever the reason behind it,...
Freehold Vs Leasehold: Everything You Need To Know
leashold vs freehold | 5 minute readLeasehold vs Freehold – What is the difference? It may seem like complex legal jargon, but there are few things more important about your home than whether it is a freehold or leasehold property. It's essentially the difference...
Restrictive Covenants – What Exactly Are They?
Many people won't have heard of restrictive covenants, but they're a crucial element of contracts and owning property. They state what you can and can't do under the terms of your contract and crop up most frequently in employment contracts and when buying a property...
What Are The Different Types of Negligence?
What are the different types of negligence? | 5 minute readNegligence, in a legal sense, can come from anyone or anywhere. It can be from a stranger in the street, or it can be from a professional that you know and trust. Whatever form your negligence takes, it will...
What Does It Mean To Be Tenants In Common?
Tenants in common means that two people own a proportion of a property each as opposed to owning the whole property together. This might sound confusing, but it's an increasingly common model that has arisen due to the multiple ways people can buy new homes. ...
Applying For A Grant Of Probate: Complete Guide
Applying for a grant of probate? | Read Time 3-5 Minutes. It is a sensitive topic, but after someone dies, you may be in charge of sorting out their assets (property, money, and other possessions). This process is referred to as "probate". It is advised to seek legal...
Violent Crimes and Their Punishments
Violent crimes and their legal penalties | 5 minute read A criminal defence lawyer will have to confront many crimes during their career, including fraud, theft and negligence. However, no case will leave so large an impact, on both victim and accused, as a violent...
Anti-Money Laundering Checks 2021: A Complete Guide
Anti-Money Laundering Checks | Read Time 3-5 Minutes.There has become no better way to deal with terrorist, traffickers, and criminals in today's ever-advancing digital climate than to stop their funding. How is this done? Anti-money laundering checks and...