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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...