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Deed Polls & Name Changes
You've legally changed your name via Deed Poll and have informed your landlord, providing proof. But can they refuse to…
You've lost your original Deed Poll, or it's been rejected, and you're considering Legalmaster's replacement Deed Poll service. A key…
One of the first and most crucial questions when considering a name change for a child is: who needs to…
You've legally changed your name with a Deed Poll, and updating your driving licence is often one of the next…
For a Deed Poll to be legally valid and accepted by official organisations, it must be correctly witnessed. While it…
Changing your name is a significant step, and often, once the decision is made, you want the official documentation sorted…
It's a legal document that formally records a child's change of name (under 16s; 16 & 17-year-olds can often use…
Changing a child's name legally requires careful consideration, especially regarding parental consent. While a Child Deed Poll is the standard…
Eviction Notices
If you obtain a Possession Order (England/Wales) or Eviction Order (Scotland) but the tenant still refuses to leave, you cannot…
Unlike tenants with Private Residential Tenancies (PRTs), lodgers in Scotland (who live with their resident landlord) have fewer security of…
Serving a valid eviction notice (especially Section 21 in England/Wales) often depends on having provided other key documents earlier in…
Choosing between Section 21 (no-fault) and Section 8 (grounds-based) in England & Wales depends on your situation and compliance level.…
After serving a Section 21 notice in England or Wales, if the tenant doesn't leave, you apply to court. You…
A 'break clause' is a term in a fixed-term tenancy agreement allowing either the landlord or tenant (or both) to…
Simple errors on eviction notices are a frequent cause of delays and failed possession claims. Awareness is key. Frequent Errors:…
Trying to force a tenant out without following the correct legal process (notice -> court/Tribunal order -> bailiffs/Sheriff Officers) constitutes…
Tenancy Agreements
Tenants want to make their rented property feel like home, which often involves decorating or minor alterations. But how much…
Searching online for a "free tenancy agreement template UK" might seem like a savvy way to save money when letting…
EPC – it's an acronym landlords across the UK need to be familiar with. An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates…
Protecting tenants' deposits is a legal requirement in England. Failing to comply with deposit protection legislation can have serious consequences…
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can severely impact the quality of life in rented properties, whether it originates from fellow tenants, neighbours,…
Market conditions change, and sometimes increasing the rent on your property becomes necessary. However, landlords in England can't simply raise…
As a tenant under a Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) in Scotland, you have the right to "quiet enjoyment" of your…
If you rent a property to multiple tenants who form more than one household and share facilities, it may be…
