Monthly Archives: February 2011

I rent an office space, but recently my landlord has really increased the rent. Can he do this?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by admin

Most commercial leases which last longer than ten years will include a ‘rent review’ clause. This gives the landlord an opportunity to adapt the rent to current market conditions, and is a sort of payback for the security given to … Continue reading →

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I am not travelling to the UK, but will be passing through it on my journey to somewhere else. Do I need a visa?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

Sometimes when you travel, you stop off in other countries along the way. This is known as ‘transiting’. Transiting is broken down into two different types; transiting airside, i.e. not leaving the airport lounge before you travel on, and transiting … Continue reading →

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My solicitor keeps referring to something called an ‘objective’ when we discuss our tactics for my claim. Surely he should just be concentrating on winning the case?

Posted on February 13, 2011 by admin

Although you may be focussed solely on success in litigation, your solicitor also has to consider a whole different set of guidelines. These are known as the Civil Procedure Rules (CPRs) and set out the correct legal procedures that should … Continue reading →

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I have received a ‘Report on Title’ form my solicitors, but it just seems like a lot of legal jargon! What do I need to do with it?

Posted on February 8, 2011 by admin

A Report on Title (‘Report’) is basically a legal update, giving you all the information that your lawyers have discovered about the property. Often they will send you several during the course of the conveyancing so that you are aware … Continue reading →

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