The Renters’ Right Bill (RRB) received its first reading in the House of Commons on 11 September 2024. The RRB 2024 sets out various reforms to the private rented sector and builds on the Renters (Reform) Bill 2023 (introduced by the former Conservative government). The key proposals in the RRB 2024 includes the abolition of […]
No matter what precautions are in place, accidents at work can and do happen. Injuries caused by work accidents and employer negligence can range in severity from minor injuries to severe injuries. Importantly if you have suffered a personal injury at work and you believe your employer is to blame, you may be eligible to […]
Being described as a once in a generation reform The Renters Reform Bill was introduced in Parliament on 17th May 2023. This sets out new proposals to radically change the way tenants rent properties from landlords. One of the most talked about change is the proposal to abolish Section 21 No Fault Evictions and deliver […]
Friday 28th April was World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a global day for preventing accidents and injuries and promoting workplace safety. HSE stats show that 1 million+ workers are injured in the workplace every year. Such accidents brings a lot of disruption to Employers and Employees, both financially and personally, with the […]
Changes to Qualified One Way Cost Shifting A new rule change is to be implemented from the 6th April 2023 which will see costs set off brought back to QOCS cases. Defendants will also be able to enforce Costs Orders up to “the aggregate amount in money terms of any orders for or agreements to […]
Case Update – Employer not liable for injury caused by practical joke in the workplace (Court of Appeal) In the case of Chell v Tarmac Cement and Lime Limited, [2022] EWCA Civ 7 (12 January 2022) the Court of Appeal considered whether an employer was responsible for a serious injury sustained by a third-party contractor, […]
The COVID-19 crisis is of course creating significant challenges that are testing Claimants, potential Claimants and all those involved in the personal injury industry. For this reason many of those who have active personal injury claims and even those wondering if they might have a claim are asking what impact the pandemic will have on […]
The 17th August 2020 marks the start of Injury Prevention Week, a campaign for awareness of pedestrians and road safety which is held by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). Adams Harrison Solicitors are supporting this week. Our Anton Bilinski personal injury lawyer and member of APIL explains why: APIL are committed to raising […]
As a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic issues may have, or will arise regarding the performance of contracts you may have entered into. Following the recent measures issued by the government a number of events or services have been unexpectedly cancelled. As a result of this a party may find it impossible to fulfil […]
It is question that I am often asked and can cause landlords more difficulties and time having already, on some occasions, gone through the difficult procedure in getting a tenant to leave their premises in the first place. Landlords are often faced with the issue of how to deal with belongings left behind by their […]
