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Below are 7 recent questions from the 'Ask Our Expert' section:

Can He Get His Flat Deposit Refunded?

Tenancy Agreements There are a few ways that this scenario can go but receiving back the deposit should be applicable in this situation. By agreeing to the rental of the property over the ...

Can I Reject an Out of Court Settlement after Accepting it?

Competence of Both Parties One of the main aspects of a legally binding contract is the competence of both parties who are entering into the contract. An out of court settlement is a legally ...

Can we Just Guarantee Our Daughters Rent?

Guarantor’s Promise When a guarantor signs a rental agreement for another person they are legally bound to pay any amounts owed should the tenant leave. Your daughter has signed a joint ...

Do I Have Any Rights to Stay in my Rented Shop?

Landlord And Tenants Acts 1954 Business tenants do have rights under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 just as private tenants do. This act was set out to protect the rights of business tenants ...

How can I get out of my Contract Hire Car Agreement?

Early Repayment Fees There are a number of terms and conditions written into contract hire car agreements that state the requirements and obligations of both parties. When hiring a car using ...

How do I get the Money I'm Owed?

Co-Signing A Loan Anyone who is considering co-signing a loan should be aware of the consequences that can occur. The co-signer will usually be acting as a guarantor on the loan, meaning that ...

Should I Have a Contract of Employment by Now?

As soon as you accepted a job offer and you and your employer agreed the basic outline of your job responsibilities and you were given a start date then, in effect, you entered into an employment ...