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Gavin Lampert

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Repair Obligations

Repair Obligations in Residential Tenancies

When something goes wrong in a rented home, the first question is usually the simplest one to ask and the hardest to answer: whose job is it to fix it? The answer depends on what has broken, what the tenancy agreement says, and, increasingly, on which side of the England and Wales border the property sits. The two nations now run noticeably different systems. This article looks at how repair obligations work for ordinary residential lettings in England and in Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own separate rules…

Execution Changes to Legal Documents

Beware of Post-Execution Changes to Legal Documents: Lessons from Boult v Together Personal Finance Ltd [2026]

When legal documents have been signed and completed, it can be tempting to view small amendments as administrative housekeeping. However, a recent High Court decision highlights just how serious the consequences can be when changes are made to a deed without the consent of all parties involved. The case of Boult v Together Personal Finance Ltd [2026] EWHC 809 (Ch) serves as an important reminder that unauthorised alterations to an executed deed can render the entire document void, with potentially devastating consequences for lenders and other parties relying on that…

Renters’ Rights Act 2025

Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – Key Points for Landlords

From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (the “Act”) introduces significant changes to the law governing assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) in England. These changes do not apply to common law tenancies or genuine licences. This summary reflects the law as understood on 2 April 2026. Further secondary legislation or guidance may alter some details. Changes from 1 May 2026 Existing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) All existing ASTs will automatically become assured periodic tenancies (APTs). These will no longer have a fixed term and will instead…

Renters’ Rights Act

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

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…

Law in England

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

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…

Boundary disputes

Why good sense may make for better neighbours than good fences

“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.

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