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Do I Need to Protect My Tenant’s Deposit Through a Tenancy Deposit Scheme?
Securing a small sum to cover dilapidations to a Property during a Tenancy has been standard practice for Landlords for as long as there have been Tenancies. Typically, this sum would simply be held by the Landlord or their Agent, to be returned to the Tenant on the condition that the Property was returned in…
The Tayntons Solicitors Special Education Needs team is featured in The Times
An essential legal guide for readers of The Times newspaper, published on 1st April 2021, has showcased Tayntons Solicitors as one of a select number of law firms from across the UK who demonstrate excellent client service in specialist areas of law. Tayntons’ piece featured Special Educational Needs (SEN) specialist Imelda Brennan, a recognised practitioner…
What are the limitation periods for personal injury and clinical negligence cases?
If you are considering making a claim for personal injury or clinical negligence, it is important to do so as soon as possible. Claims for personal injury or clinical negligence are subject to the Limitation Act 1980. This means that any claim must be issued with the court within three years of the date of…
Important changes to RTA claims
After much delay and debate, we finally have a date! The whiplash reforms are due to come into force on the 31st May 2021 – and they mean big changes for Claimants! What is a whiplash injury? A whiplash injury is one of the most common claims following a road traffic accident. Symptoms can vary…
Using Will Power to help Maggie’s and support people with cancer
Gloucestershire’s premier law firm Tayntons has teamed up with charity Maggie’s Cheltenham, to raise awareness of the benefits of leaving legacies to charities in your Will. Maggie’s provides access to cancer support, advice, and respite on a drop-in basis for as long as that person may need, with no appointment or referral necessary, to people in…
A-Z of legal terms
A-Z Glossary – click here to download A: Assignment of a lease Commercial tenants are usually locked into a lease for a set period of time. If you no longer need the premises, it may be open to you to assign the lease to a new tenant if the lease permits this and your landlord…
Using Will Power to become a Heart Hero
Gloucestershire’s premier law firm Tayntons has teamed up with South West charity Heart Heroes, to raise awareness of the benefits of leaving legacies to charities in your Will. Heart Heroes provide services for children with congenital heart disease and heart problems, to help them meet others who are in similar situations. Run entirely by volunteers,…
Separating couples and disputes over property entitlements?
Unfortunately, experience within this field continues to demonstrate that there is a common misconception between unmarried couples that they have the same rights financially as married couples. This is often referred to as “common law marriage”. Following the breakdown of a relationship cohabiting couples are not protected by the same law that applies to married…
Can my ex relocate and take my child with them?
It can be very distressing after a separation to find out that your ex-partner wishes to move to a different part of the country. There is no legal requirement for them to obtain the consent of the court to a move, so if you are concerned about the proposed relocation, you should consider your options….