The High Court was faced with a very complex case, lengthy facts and a bitter dispute which boiled down to a property transfer intended to save inheritance tax and whether…
Beware of disrespecting improvement notices and mitigating factors
The Court of Appeal (CoA) ruled that the Upper Tribunal (UT) had erred in fettering the discretion afforded by Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy. Background: Mr. Kazi owned a portfolio…
Can a step-parent legally acquire parental responsibility?
The question is often raised as to whether a step-parent living with their partner's child can acquire parental responsibility and, if so, how. The law is clear that a step-parent…