
Licences to Alter: A Commercial Tenant’s Guide
Key Takeaways A licence to alter is a formal legal document granting a commercial tenant permission to carry out specific works or alterations to a

Key Takeaways A licence to alter is a formal legal document granting a commercial tenant permission to carry out specific works or alterations to a

Key Takeaways A Skilled Worker visa is granted for the duration of the Certificate of Sponsorship plus 14 days, up to a maximum of five

Key Takeaways Section 21 no-fault eviction was abolished on 1 May 2026, so landlords must now use Section 8 for all possession claims. Ground 8

Key Takeaways Pensions are treated as matrimonial assets in divorce and must be considered as part of any financial settlement, even if they are only

Key Takeaways The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 gives most commercial tenants a statutory right to renew their lease at the end of the term.

Key Takeaways Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, building and trade services must be carried out with reasonable care and skill. This is an implied

Key Takeaways The standard minimum salary for a Skilled Worker visa is £41,700 per year or the occupation’s going rate, whichever is higher. From 22

Key Takeaways A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property rented to three or more people from two or more separate households who share

Key Takeaways Most child arrangements disputes are handled in stages, starting with letters and negotiation. Many never reach court. Before applying to court, most parents

Key Takeaways In commercial leases, service charges are primarily governed by the terms of the lease itself. There is no statutory cap or equivalent residential