Love Thy Neighbour: The Truth About Boundary Disputes
It's a good fall-back story for the media on a slow news day; the minor boundary dispute between neighbours that ends up going to Trial at Court and costs each party many thousands of pounds in the process. Such…
Always be prepared - what to do if you have a trip or fall
When someone trips on a pavement the injuries they sustain can often mean that any thoughts about making a claim and getting compensation fall to the bottom of a very long list of priorities. But there are some…
City Milestone Is Exactly What Sheffield Needs, Say Local Businesses
Pubs are closing at the rate of 25 per week, as the trade continues to face tough conditions in all parts of Britain, according to new figures released this week by the British Beer and Pub Association.* So…
Rights in your relationship and the common law myth
The concept of the 'common law marriage' has not existed in this country since at least the middle of the 16th century yet it is still one of the most common urban myths. There are over four million* unmarried…
Thinking About Moving To A New Office?
Wake Smith are pleased to be recognised as approved and accredited members of HelpMovingOffice. www.HelpMovingOffice.co.uk is the independent internet resource that guides companies through the office relocation…
Service charges - consult or else
If you have any involvement in residential service charges then you need to know about a recent Court of Appeal decision in which, for the very first time, the Court got to consider the circumstances in which it…
Workplace bullying - Where to draw the line
As an employee, you should feel comfortable attending work and not be made to feel intimidated or threatened. Your employer has a duty of care to their employees and this includes dealing with bullying in the workplace. So…
Building Works Affecting Your Neighbours
In a recent case the High Court has ordered a building owner to provide security to his neighbour against any potential damage to that neighbour's property even though the building works planned were going to be…
BBC says 70% of UK population are without a Will
The recent BBC series 'You Can't Take It With You', has prompted the nation to think carefully about Wills and estates, after revealing that 70% of the population have not yet made a Will. Nobody ever wants to…
Landlords, forgotten to protect a deposit?
Help is now at hand for residential landlords who have forgotten to handle a tenants deposit in the way in which the law requires, thanks to a recent Court of Appeal decision. Since the 6 April 2007, within 14…
