Gavin Lampert, Author at Bowling & Co Solicitors

Renters’ Rights Act: why process and paperwork matter more than ever for landlords

February 24, 2026
Gavin Lampert
Property Market News, Property Law, Commercial

The Renters’ Rights Act has now passed into law, marking one of the most significant shifts in the private rented sector in a generation. Most of the new measures will take effect in May 2026, with a national landlord database to follow later in the year. For now, landlords are being urged to use the lead-in time to review how they manage tenancies and to stress-test their processes and paperwork, which will be increasingly important in future. The Act is designed to strengthen tenant protections and improve standards across the…

What You Need to Know About Lodgers and the Law in England

November 6, 2025
Gavin Lampert
Property Market News, General News, Property Law, Family, Private, Residential, News

Taking in a lodger can be a sensible way to earn extra income while making the most of spare space in your home. But before you offer a room, it’s important to understand the legal rules, the rights a lodger has, and your responsibilities as the homeowner. What Exactly Is a Lodger? A lodger is someone who rents a room in your home and shares facilities such as the kitchen, bathroom, or living room with you. Because you also live there, the arrangement is different from renting out a self-contained…

Debt Collection – Know Your Rights and Access Legal Support

Being contacted about a debt can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re unsure whether you owe the money, how to respond, or what powers a creditor has. But whether the debt is small or large, understanding your rights and seeking the right legal advice can make a significant difference.

Why good sense may make for better neighbours than good fences

June 24, 2025
Gavin Lampert
Dispute Resolution, Property Market News, Property Law

“Good fences make good neighbours” or so the saying goes - one that is often mentioned during a boundary dispute to reinforce the value of clear dividing lines between properties. But when Robert Frost popularised the saying in his poem Mending Wall, he was challenging this instinct for barriers - suggesting they can create division where none is needed.

Landlord & Tenant – What is Right to Rent?

May 7, 2025
Gavin Lampert
Dispute Resolution, Property Market News, General News, Property Law

Before renting a property in England, you must prove your right to rent. Similarly, before a landlord can rent a property to you, they need to establish that you have a right to rent it. The core requirement is to provide satisfactory documents on which to base the right to rent.

Common Commercial Property Disputes and How to Resolve Them

April 15, 2025
Gavin Lampert
Dispute Resolution, Property Law, Commercial

Owning, leasing, or managing commercial property often involves navigating disputes. Whether you’re a landlord, tenant, developer, or investor, disagreements can arise from contract misunderstandings, unexpected changes in regulations, or differing expectations.

Rights when online orders get lost or don’t arrive

January 16, 2025
Gavin Lampert
Banking, General News

When you order goods online, you enter into a contract with the seller. In terms of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the goods must be delivered to you within 30 calendar days unless you have agreed a shorter or longer period with the seller.

Debt Collection – An Overview

November 27, 2024
Gavin Lampert
Accreditation, Risk Management, Property Market News

Recovering a debt from someone who owes you money can be frustrating and challenging. The steps taken in the debt collection process depend on whether the debt is a business debt or a consumer debt, or whether you are a debt collection agency seeking to recover a debt for a client.

Landmark Renters’ Rights Bill — Implications for Private Residential Landlords

September 25, 2024
Gavin Lampert
Property Market News, General News, Property Law, Residential

The government’s introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill marks a significant shift for the private rented sector. Designed to protect tenants and rebalance the relationship between renters and landlords, the Bill introduces new regulations that will profoundly affect the way rental properties are managed.

Owning a car, what legal responsibilities do you have?

September 18, 2024
Gavin Lampert
General News, Marketing

Searching for and buying a car is an exhilarating experience. No more so than when you drive away knowing that it’s yours! However, car ownership comes with responsibility and that’s not just in relation to the way you drive.

Gavin Lampert