Q&As

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Where a statutory undertaker requires access to a property to carry out statutory gas works, can the property owner claim compensation from the statutory undertaker in respect of any costs it incurs as a result of these works, for example for the removal and storage of furniture?

Where a statutory undertaker requires access to a property to carry out statutory gas works, can the property owner claim compensation from the statutory undertaker in respect of any costs it incurs as a result of these works, for example for the removal and storage of furniture?

Where a statutory undertaker requires access to a property to carry out statutory gas works, can the property owner claim compensation from the...

Can two attorneys sign a deed in lieu of two directors signing, or does it have to be one attorney and one witness?

Can two attorneys sign a deed in lieu of two directors signing, or does it have to be one attorney and one witness?

Can two attorneys sign a deed in lieu of two directors signing, or does it have to be one attorney and one witness?Documents executed as deeds must be...

An electricity company has cut off power to a commercial property under a warrant against A (previous tenant) to disconnect power. The current occupier (B) (in occupation under a licence from the landlord) was accordingly left without power. Can B claim damages from the electricity company and if so, what is the measure of damages and do you have any Precedents for claims of this nature?

An electricity company has cut off power to a commercial property under a warrant against A (previous tenant) to disconnect power. The current occupier (B) (in occupation under a licence from the landlord) was accordingly left without power. Can B claim damages from the electricity company and if so, what is the measure of damages and do you have any Precedents for claims of this nature?

An electricity company has cut off power to a commercial property under a warrant against A (previous tenant) to disconnect power. The current...

Under what circumstances can a distribution network operator (DNO) exercise statutory rights for a new wayleave request? Does a DNO have powers to upgrade a connection where a wayleave is already in place?

Under what circumstances can a distribution network operator (DNO) exercise statutory rights for a new wayleave request? Does a DNO have powers to upgrade a connection where a wayleave is already in place?

Under what circumstances can a distribution network operator (DNO) exercise statutory rights for a new wayleave request? Does a DNO have powers to...