POCA and the Insolvency Act 1986
- August 15, 2019
- Mike Massen
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A recent case concerning the sale of a property at a below-market price has highlighted some of the interaction between part 9 of the Insolvency Act 1986 and POCA 2002. Under sections 339, 340, 423-425 of the Insolvency Act, certain…
Using your phone while driving: when is a phone not a phone?
- August 12, 2019
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An offence to use your phone while driving. Using your phone while driving: when is a phone not a phone? We all, or we should, know that it is an offence to use our phones when driving. S41 (D) of…
Liability of an Approved building inspector under s1 of the Defective Premises Act 1972
- July 17, 2019
- Mike Massen
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The recent case of Heron’s Court v Heronslea & others [2018] EWHC 3309 (TCC) has highlighted the extent to which an approved building inspector can be liable for breach of duty under s.1 of the Defective Premises Act 1972 (“the…
Tenant Fees Act 2019 and more
- June 19, 2019
- Mike Massen
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The Tenant Fees Act 2019 (“the Act”) came into force at the beginning of this month (June 2019). The act introduces a ban on various fees that had become the norm within the rental sector. Any tenancies entered into after…
Selling Assets Abroad
- May 28, 2019
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Advice and Assistance from Cohen Cramer If the Crown Court makes a Confiscation Order against you will be required to sell any assets that you own to make the payment. The onus is on you, the Defendant, to realise any…
Potential problems with a POCA conveyance
- May 8, 2019
- Mike Massen
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As part of POCA proceedings, you will often look to the sale of a property to satisfy your confiscation order. If, as part of your order you are required to dispose of residential or commercial property we strive to complete…
S23 Proceeds of Crime Act
- March 29, 2019
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If you have been convicted of a criminal offence that falls within the scope of the Proceeds of Crime Act and a Confiscation Order has been made against you, then you may be required to sell what assets are…
Top Tips for Building Contracts
- August 7, 2018
- Mike Massen
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From a complete build to a new porch whatever your building project there is going to be some measure of hassle and upset; it is the nature of the beast but careful planning and preparation can reduce the aggravation and…
Damages for Loss, Stress and Inconvenience in Building Disputes
- September 15, 2017
- Mike Massen
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We are often told by prospective clients in a building dispute that as a result of the dispute they have suffered a great deal of stress and inconvenience and as such should be compensated for this by an award…
Harassment and the Law
- August 26, 2016
- Mike Massen
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Following a recent case we dealt with it is a useful exercise to review some of the law relating to harassment. What is harassment? Harassment claims are governed by the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. To be regarded as harassment…