Case update: Did the landlord unreasonably withhold consent?

Litigants in Person – No special treatment

The withdrawal of legal aid for most areas of civil law, combined with tightening of the rules concerning no win no fee agreements has caused a perfect storm curtailing access to justice. Litigation is an expensive process and many people simply cannot afford to...
Case update: Did the landlord unreasonably withhold consent?

Changes to HMO licensing rules

Landlords across England and Wales let approximately half a million sub-divided properties to tenants. These properties are commonly known as Houses in Multiple Occupation (“HMOs”). What is an HMO? An HMO is a property that is rented by at least three people who are...
Case update: Did the landlord unreasonably withhold consent?

I'm ill. Will the court adjourn the hearing?

The courts are regularly faced with requests to adjourn of hearings, deadlines and trials of matters. Those who write to the court asking for an adjournment tend (regardless of whether a reply is received from the court/the other side or not) to not attend the hearing...