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February 1, 2012
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Using the Consumer Credit Act to protect you

The Consumer Credit Act 1974 (as amended by the Consumer Credit Act 2006) is designed to regulate a wide range of credit-based agreements. This article focuses on section 75 of the Act and its practical effect on consumers. Buying a car on a credit card For the Consumer Credit Act to apply, three key parties … Continued

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January 9, 2012
by Lyons Davidson

Drawing the line in boundary disputes

To quote Lord Hoffman in the judgment of Wibberley Building Ltd v Insley [1999], “boundary disputes are a particularly painful form of litigation.” They commonly involve neighbours and what is easily forgotten while the dispute is ongoing is that, even when the dispute is over, everyone involved will still have to live next to each … Continued

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December 19, 2011
by Lyons Davidson

Wish you were there? EU law protects air passengers

We have all been there, in the airport departure lounge with a screen telling us that our flight has been delayed and our dreams of being on the beach by lunchtime slip away by the minute. What can air passengers do if they find themselves in this situation – and what are their legal rights? … Continued

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December 7, 2011
by Lyons Davidson

Adverse possession: considerations for the neighbours

The law of adverse possession allows people who do not have legal title to land or property to claim ownership of the land when they have occupied it without consent. On 15 November, judgment was handed down in the case of Zarb v Parry [2011], the first case to reach the Court of Appeal in … Continued

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October 11, 2011
by Lyons Davidson

Tenancy deposit schemes: what landlords and tenants need to know

By Faye Schneider, Landlord & Tenant team Are you a landlord or a tenant of a residential property on a short-term letting (also known as an ‘assured shorthold tenancy’)? Was the tenancy agreement granted on or after 6 April 2007? If so, are you aware of the legal requirements in relation to tenancy deposit schemes? … Continued

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October 4, 2011
by Lyons Davidson

Effective retention of title clauses

Retention of title clauses can be extremely useful to anyone who sells goods. The clause is a contractual provision by which, in its simplest form, the ownership of goods supplied under a contract is made conditional on payment of the full purchase price by the buyer. A retention of title clause can either cover goods … Continued

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September 27, 2011
by Lyons Davidson

Whose drain is it anyway? Changes to private sewer ownership in the pipeline

The government has decided to change rules on sewer ownership, transferring ownership of private sewers and drains that connect to the public sewer system over to the water and sewage companies in England and Wales. Transfer will be automatic unless the existing owners object. The law that implements the change, the Water Industry (Schemes for … Continued

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July 28, 2011
by Lyons Davidson

My goods aren’t up to scratch – but are they satisfactory quality?

One of the most frequent types of case that we see in the Consumer Law teams at Lyons Davidson involves the sale of goods of some description. From fridge-freezers and other household items to vehicles and horses, we’ve seen them all. The vast majority of consumers, under the Sale of Goods Act 1979, can expect … Continued

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