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What happens to lease renewal when the landlord is in administration? Malcolm Dowden reports

Private tenants would be given an “extra layer of protection” under government plans, Lender Repossession of Residential Property: Protection of Tenants.

Laura West & Marianne Rivett explain why the tenancy deposit scheme is coming unstuck

Malcolm Dowden on disputes of disclaimed leases & subtenants of part

Julian Sidoli del Ceno explains the concept behind surrender by operation of law

Human rights now have relevance in social housing agreements, reports Louise Curtis

Important terms in agreements should be flagged up, not hidden in small print

How can landlords guarantee they receive rent payments when insolvency looms? James Naylor & Claire Southway investigate

Despite careful drafting, easements can be a ripe source of dispute, says Sue Highmore

Tracey Bloom & Kate Markus report on the complexities of eviction action & the obligation to house minors

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

NEWS
David Lammy, Ellie Reeves and Baroness Levitt have taken up office at the Ministry of Justice, following the cabinet reshuffle
Charles Pigott of Mills & Reeve charts the turbulent progress of the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Lords, in this week's NLJ
Delays and dysfunction continue to mount in the county court, as revealed in a scathing Justice Committee report and under discussion this week by NLJ columnist Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School. Bulk claims—especially from private parking firms—are overwhelming the system, with 8,000 cases filed weekly
The Court of Protection has ruled in Macpherson v Sunderland City Council that capacity must be presumed unless clearly rebutted. In this week's NLJ, Sam Karim KC and Sophie Hurst of Kings Chambers dissect the judgment and set out practical guidance for advisers faced with issues relating to retrospective capacity and/or assessments without an examination
From oligarchs to cosmetic clinics, strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) target journalists, activists and ordinary citizens with intimidating legal tactics. Writing in NLJ this week, Sadie Whittam of Lancaster University explores the weaponisation of litigation to silence critics
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