COVID-19 - UPDATE Monday 19th July
Please note that we have had a few of our staff test positive and a third of our staff are self isolating and some are working from home. Our receptionist is based at home and cannot transfer calls but can take details and email the person concerned
That means our offices are now closed with a few remaining staff on site. Please do not attend our offices.
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We will try to get to you as soon as we can but we ask for your patience until this situation resolves itself.
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POOLE OFFICE
Family Department
Rob Nickless 01202 339069
Asya Panchalieva 01202 339063
Michelle Last 01202 339067
Tom Killick 01202 339068
Conveyancing Department
Helen Henson 01202 339064
Olivia Graves (Paralegal to Helen Henson) 01202 339065
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Accounts
01202 339060
WIMBORNE
Nick Hyman 01202 843203
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Alex Poplawska 01202 843209
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21st January 2021 - Moratorium on evictions extended.
Just like in September, it’s no surprise that the moratorium on evictions has been extended in line with the current lockdown restrictions in place. This applies to both residential and business tenants.
The moratorium has now been extended to 21st February 2021 in England. It covers both evictions and instructing bailiffs to collect goods or money for unpaid rent. Similarly, the new 6 month notice period is to be in place until at least 31 March 2021.
A new statutory instrument issued for England, The Public Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) Regulations 2021, provides clarification on when eviction can proceed due to unpaid rent arrears.
There must be arrears outstanding of at least an amount equivalent to 6 months’ rent. It does not specify when these arrears would have been incurred and in order for an eviction to proceed, the court must be satisfied that this applies.
There are still exclusions to the ban, so that eviction can take place in England and Wales where the court is satisfied that an exemption applies, under these circumstances. These are:
• Anti-social behaviour;
• Six months’ worth of rent arrears;
• Trespassers and squatters (Civil Procedure rules apply);
• Domestic violence;
• Illegal activity;
• Offence during a riot; and,
• The property was let based on false information provided by the tenant or one of their referees/ guarantors.
Landlords can still apply to their lender for a mortgage payment holidays until 31st March 2021 for deferrals of up to six months’ payments.
The Government line remains that landlords and tenants should work together to reach an agreement which could include reduced rent, flexible payment terms or a short-term reduction in rent. If you feel like you have exhausted all options, contact our litigation department in Wimborne to discuss your situation on 01202 880 382.
Jacobs & Reeves, one of Dorset's leading firms of solicitors
Jacobs and Reeves are one of Dorset's leading firms of solicitors, with offices in Poole and Wimborne. We work with private and business clients providing dependable and high quality legal advice on all areas of the legal system. This includes conveyancing, personal injury and accident claims, divorce, family disputes, employment law, wills and probate together with professional negligence claims and property issues, including buying a house. We aim to deliver a personal and efficient service tailored to your needs.
Our specialist conveyancing team provide cost-effective home buying and selling advice. Please call us or fill in our Conveyancing Fee Quotation form. We'll get right back to you.
Our property team advises on all manner of landlord and tenant disputes, including eviction, repossession, and disrepair claim. Please see our Landlord and tenant section for more information.
Injury or accident that wasn't your fault? We have a specialist team dedicated to handling personal injury claims and accident claims. You can fill in our Personal Accident and Injury Claim form by clicking here.
Based in Poole and Wimborne we service clients throughout Dorset and Bournemouth as well as further afield across the UK.
We are contracted to the Legal Aid Agency and provide publicly funded legal assistance and can also offer No Win, No Fee arrangements.
Our philosophy is to give our clients prompt and reliable advice coupled with a modern and efficient service at all times. We don't use jargon, just plain english to help you get the result you are looking for, where possible.
If you would like to talk to us straight away, please dial our Poole office on 01202 674 425 or email office@jacobsreeves.co.uk.
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NEWS
Posted 21st January 2021
Just like in September, it’s no surprise that the moratorium on evictions has been extended in line with the current lockdown restrictions in place. This applies to both residential and business tenants.
The moratorium has now been extended to 21st February 2021 in England. It covers both evictions and instructing bailiffs to collect goods or money for unpaid rent. Similarly, the new 6 month notice period is to be in place until at least 31 March 2021.
A new statutory instrument issued for England, The Public Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) Regulations 2021, provides clarification on when eviction can proceed due to unpaid rent arrears.
There must be arrears outstanding of at least an amount equivalent to 6 months’ rent. It does not specify when these arrears would have been incurred and in order for an eviction to proceed, the court must be satisfied that this applies.
There are still exclusions to the ban, so that eviction can take place in England and Wales where the court is satisfied that an exemption applies, under these circumstances. These are:
• Anti-social behaviour;
• Six months’ worth of rent arrears;
• Trespassers and squatters (Civil Procedure rules apply);
• Domestic violence;
• Illegal activity;
• Offence during a riot; and,
• The property was let based on false information provided by the tenant or one of their referees/ guarantors.
Landlords can still apply to their lender for a mortgage payment holidays until 31st March 2021 for deferrals of up to six months’ payments.
The Government line remains that landlords and tenants should work together to reach an agreement which could include reduced rent, flexible payment terms or a short-term reduction in rent. If you feel like you have exhausted all options, contact our litigation department in Wimborne to discuss your situation on 01202 880 382.
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Posted Thursday 7th January 2021
Leasehold Reform
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