From 26 June 2017, as part of the implementation of the EU Fourth Money Laundering Directive, the Persons of Significant Control (“PSC”) regime will be updated.
Changes to PSC Information
Squatting in commercial properties – options for landlords
Squatting in residential buildings has been a criminal offence since 2012 but the number of people squatting is still rising with owners of commercial properties now at most risk.
Subletting: Advising residential landlords
Anna Bennett, Solicitor in our Housing Management department, reviews the options open to landlords whose tenants are subletting the property, and the problems they might encounter with holiday sublets.
Devonshires boosts Leeds team with new Partner and Solicitor hires
We have bolstered our Leeds office with the appointment of a new banking partner and property solicitor.
Devonshires strengthens Projects team with new partner
Infrastructure Partner, Robert Turner joins Devonshires to strengthen our Projects team
Statistical Data Returns: Rent Reduction
We have had a number of queries from Registered Provider clients about completion of their Statistical Data Returns.
Devonshires complete Optivo merger
Amicus Horizon and Viridian have merged to form Optivo
CICM appoints Robert Edge as new Chair of London
Robert Edge, our specialist debt recovery lawyer, has been appointed Chairman of the London branch of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM).
Adjudication Decision: Approbation and reprobation or “blowing hot and cold”
In this update Suryen Nullatamby, Solicitor in our Construction Team looks at the recent case of Dawnus Construction Holdings Limited v Marsh Life Limited [2017] EWHC 1066.
Devonshires advise on amalgamation of Paragon with Asra
Devonshires advised on the amalgamation of Paragon Community Housing and Asra Housing Association, which completed on 13 April 2017.