Articles by ‘Jack Pestill’

Jack Pestill, dispute resolution solicitor based in our City office, was honoured to present an award at the Autumn Fair recently…

A rogue lettings agent who swindled both landlords and tenants out of more than £200,000 was recently handed a custodial sentence. Martin Marcus, 52, of Bushey, had admitted five counts of fraud and was…

A recent piece in the Guardian newspaper has reminded homeowners about the potential perils of restrictive covenants. Buyers are advised to be aware of any clauses buried in the small print of a property’s…

Fewer than one in ten Londoners go to the trouble to check their landlord’s credentials, according to new research. The recent study, conducted by a city removals firm, found that just eight per cent…

A landlord who was found to have kept almost £7,000 in tenants’ deposits has been barred from renting out properties.

New research conducted by a leading think tank has revealed that one in six UK landlords are not using official deposit protection schemes.

The European Commission has announced that the ODR platform is now accessible to consumers and traders.

A report recently published by Citizens Advice has set out the arguments for a new licensing scheme to be rolled out across England.

Other issues likely to cause friction include property damage, redecoration of the premises and rent arrears, according to a new study. The research, carried out by Imfuna Let, found that while cleaning was a…

Recent research suggests that 60 per cent of estate agents do not check with sellers about any ongoing disputes with neighbours.

Over a third of people are unaware of the new Consumer Rights Act A survey carried out by Which? found that 34 per cent of people were unaware of the new legislation, which came…

Tenants have far greater legal protection under new laws which came into force earlier this month.