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Landlord and tenant: speeding up the eviction process

The government should take on board recommendations to make it quicker for landlords to remove problematic tenants, says Paul Shamplina

Irwin Mitchell director joins Co-operative Legal Services

Beleaguered ABS looks to turn the tide with new chief of marketing and business development

How will the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 help property owners?

Louise Hebborn considers whether the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 gives power to the social landlord

Property: capital gains tax charge on non-UK residents

Question marks remain over some aspects of the government's tax policy for the disposal of property by non-UK residents, says Steve Wheeler 

Spratt Endicott announces merger with Alfred Truman Solicitors

Established law firms combine to create a potential powerhouse in the regions

Landlord and tenant: Youssefi v Mussellwhite

The Court of Appeal's decision in Youssefi v Mussellwhite brings welcome clarity to the situations where a landlord may refuse to grant a new tenancy, says James Browne

Claimant awarded over £500,000 in compensation from high street optician after botched surgery

Judge criticises Optical Express' sharp sales practices and 'inappropriate' procedure

The challenge of understanding domestic abuse

The CCTV video clip showing American football star Ray Rice flooring his fiancée with a single blow in an Atlantic City casino elevator, has put domestic abuse back at the top of the news agenda.