News and features

• Landmark ruling against Lettings Agents

  September 2009

  Letting agents up and down the UK are well-advised to seek legal advice after The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) won a landmark court case against London-based Foxtons in the Court of Appeal.

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• New requirement for EPCs for commercial properties from 1st October 2008

  April 2009

  From 1 October 2008, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are now required for all commercial property that is being sold or let. Production of the Certificate is the liability of the Landlord/Seller as is the cost of having one prepared.

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• Members of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme

  April 2009

  Rutherfords Solicitors` Lettings Agency continues to be an approved member of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme administered by the Dispute Service. The system of mandatory tenancy deposit protection started in April 2007.

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