You'll find everything you need to know about contracts right here, from employment and housing agreements to consumer rights and business dealings. Our expert guidance makes legal terms crystal clear, helping you understand your rights whether you're dealing with written contracts, verbal agreements, or everyday situations. Contracts and Agreements is here to help.
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What if I Don't Have a Written Contract with My Employer?
You still have employment rights even without a written contract with your employer.
Marriage Contracts
A marriage contract gives spouses legal rights around finances, pensions, child support and property that unmarried couples don't have.
Contract Considerations When Employing Tradesmen
Get specific details in writing before hiring tradesmen to protect yourself and ensure the work meets your exact requirements.
Contract Red Flag Checker (Free Tool)
Describe a contract you are about to sign and get a plain English summary of the clauses that could hurt you. Takes about 2 minutes.
A Legally Binding Contract That You Didn't Mean to Enter?
Verbal agreements can legally bind you to contracts without written signatures, especially in business energy deals where one call can lock you in.
Implied Terms in Contracts
When a contract doesn't spell everything out, courts can add implied terms to match what the parties actually agreed to.
Tenancy Agreements and Deposits
Landlords must place tenant deposits in an authorised scheme since 2007, or risk losing repossession rights and owing compensation.
New Law on Proving Consumer Contracts
What lenders need to do in court when they can't find the original paperwork proving a consumer borrowed money.
New Case Law on Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Recent court rulings have changed how English law treats prenuptial agreements, moving away from the old view that they're not binding.
Misrepresentation and Breach of Contract
Understand the difference between contract terms and representations, and what happens when statements made during a deal turn out to be false.
Policies and Contracts
Policies guide decision-making but aren't legally binding like contracts, though public bodies may be challenged if they ignore them.
Litigation: A Last Resort
Courts expect you to try settling disputes before filing a lawsuit, and skipping this step can cost you dearly.
Mediation and Arbitration
When a contract dispute happens, mediation or arbitration might help you avoid court and settle things faster.
Do You Have to Know About a Breach to Be Liable?
You might not be liable for breach of contract if you genuinely didn't know you were breaking the rules.