“ We are truly blessed to be able to assist and give insight into legal problems affecting KT members .”
I always feel blessed when my barrister colleagues turn around and say to me at the end of a case ‘ Lucilda , you must have been doing a lot of praying . It is the best outcome that we could ever have expected , in the circumstances ’ or alternatively when I challenge my colleagues and say ‘ I ’ m going to pray and that grumpy judge is going to grant my client the order he or she is seeking .’
I am truly amazed – although I should not be – that God always comes through because of the effectual fervent prayer . I am truly blessed to have prayer warriors as cell members . Equally , the cell that I am in is comprised of women who storm heaven on my behalf to tear down the strongholds ; and demonic opposition that operates in the heavenlies in the legal profession .
I would firmly encourage every member of the Household of Faith to become a cell member and choose a ‘ Giant ’ that they can be a part of . It is not only prayer support but there is fellowship , camaraderie , love and fulfilment . I have experienced the prophetic word of one of my cell members coming into fruition . It was unexpected and at times unbelievable to the extent that I sometimes pinch myself ( that ’ s saying something for a lawyer !)
We are truly blessed to be able to assist and give insight into legal problems affecting KT members . Landlord & tenant is my area of specialism and I would like to share a few observations for members who intend to become landlords or are landlords .
I would caution that care is taken that a tenant is given the correct agreement at the commencement of the tenancy . The majority of tenancies to individuals will be for rents under £ 500 per week . In that regard , an Assured Short hold Tenancy ( AST ) agreement should be signed by both parties . For tenancies over £ 500 per week or to corporate ( companies ) tenants , a common law tenancy is the correct agreement to be used . If the prospective tenant is a diplomat or works in a capacity that would afford him or her diplomatic immunity , it is imperative that the agreement contains a waiver of immunity clause .
Where the Landlord shares his property with a fee paying individual , he or she is a licensee and a licence agreement should be signed by both parties . The licence will contain provisions that are different from the AST .
Tenants should ensure that they observe the terms of their tenancy agreement . Likewise licensees . If a landlord serves an S21 Notice upon the AST tenant to determine the tenancy ( in the fourth month of a six month tenancy or in the 10th month of a 12 month tenancy ) the tenant must vacate the property at the end of the term ( unless otherwise agreed ). Failure to do so , will result in a possession order against the tenant and county court judgment , which may adversely affect the tenant ’ s creditworthiness .
Prior to the ASTs coming into effect ( 1989 ), a landlord might dislodge the tenants by sending some friends round to “ flat share ”. Tenants always left of their own volition when they came – which may be because the ‘ friends ’ brought their drums or sound system with them ! If your landlord behaves like this , you should definitely get legal advice !
My company ASL Direct Public Access to Barristers will assist with Landlord & Tenant matters . For other legal problems , I will refer clients to other specialist barristers . ❖
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