23 June 2022
No-fault evictions have no future
The future of Section 21 possession orders is at risk with the introduction of the new Renters Reform Bill published on 16 June 2022. Currently, there are around 4.4 million private rented tenants and an estimated 2.3 million private landlords in the UK. These new proposals are quoted to be the biggest shake up of […]
6 June 2022
Abuse victim Natasha to share her story at The Domestic Abuse Conference Liverpool, presented by Morecrofts
A domestic abuse survivor who was starved and raped while pregnant by her ex-husband is to speak at our Domestic Abuse Conference in Liverpool. Natasha Saunders endured sexual, mental and physical abuse for eight years and at the hands of her former partner, who was eventually jailed for 12 years. She will bravely share her […]
by Michael Gossage
6 May 2022
Who pays the legal costs in litigation?
The most common presumption I come across is that, if your litigation case goes to a hearing and you are successful, then your opponent must reimburse you in full for your legal costs. In my experience, many prospective clients expect this to be an automatic rule. It makes sense, right? You have incurred expense to take another […]
by Aaron Ocquaye
17 December 2021
Landlord Licensing Scheme
Liverpool City Council have recently announced the revival of the Selective Licensing Scheme for private landlords in the Liverpool City Region. The scheme will cover 18 wards in the Liverpool City Region, namely Anfield; Central; County; Everton; Fazakerley; Greenbank; Kensington & Fairfield; Kirkdale; Old Swan; Picton; Princes Park; Riverside; St Michael’s; Tuebrook & Stoneycroft; Warbreck; […]
20 September 2021
Morecrofts – Official supporter of the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards
Morecrofts are delighted to be an official supporter of the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards, which takes place in October. The firm will sponsor a pre-event drinks event to be held at Heatherfield House in Wirral early in October. It will be attended by fellow supporters of the awards, and followed by the main ceremony […]
15 September 2021
What is Property Litigation?
What is property Litigation? Property Litigation is any litigation concerning a property, whether commercial or residential. If you own, lease, or rent a property, it is likely you will require a property litigation solicitor at one time or another. Disputes can arise with neighbours, partners, tenants, freeholders, leaseholders, partners, contractors, and others. Property litigation can often be complex and time-consuming. If you find yourself embroiled […]
27 July 2021
Collecting a Will when someone dies
Who can an original Will be released to? We can only release an original Will to the executor(s). Executor(s) should email or telephone our private client team to arrange to collect a Will. The document will then be requested from storage (this can take up to a week). Executor(s) must collect the Will in person […]
by Jo-anne Lomax
20 May 2021
Divorce and Separation – who gets the family pet
It is an extremely difficult and emotional time when separation There is so much to consider, such as property matters, finances, assets and most importantly children if there are any. Another thing clients often ask me about is pets. Who cares for them? Who pays for their needs? In most cases, a couple will see […]
