Security guards have become a more common sight in recent years. From banks to events or simply in the background when someone notable is around, we often see them without realising we see them. But when are the occasions that a business might need security guards? Professional security guard services In the UK, anyone serving […]
Get the right type of security guard for your business
Security guards are a common sight around shops and other business types. They offer that sense of protection for both business owners and people visiting the business. But did you know that not anyone can just apply to be a security guard? And that there are different types depending on the license they have? Why […]
CRAR: Advantages and disadvantages
Many commercial landlords and tenants had long complained that the current laws were outdated, overly complicated and unfair. They seemed to favour the landlord in a way that was wrong but also made it unclear what landlords could and couldn’t do. That all changed in 2014 when a new set of legislation was introduced – […]
A guide to CRAR (Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery)
Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) is a process that was introduced on April 6th, 2014 to replace Distress for Rent. It means that landlords can recover rent without needing to go to court, (this can only be done by using certificated enforcement agents). What is CRAR for? CRAR is a procedure that only applies to […]
Prevent squatters from staying in your commercial property
There are countless examples of it – a business shuts down and within days, squatters have moved in. Or a business is closed for refurbishment and while the project is taking place, people move in and start to use it for some illegal purpose. ‘Squatters rights’ – the reality Squatters are often the nightmare of […]
Dealing with travellers in car parks
Finding that travellers have settled in your public or private car park can have a serious impact on your company and surrounding businesses. Being unable to operate your car parking facility can have a negative financial impact on local businesses, especially in shopping centres and districts, as customers and car park users are reluctant or […]
Process Serving: What happens if someone refuses to be served?
Process serving is where a legal document must be delivered to a specific person. This needs to be done at a level which ensures the person receives the documents so they cannot be posted to them and need to be handed to someone. But what happens if that person refuses to be served? What is […]
What are the duties of an Enforcement Officer?
Enforcement officers work for local authorities, civil enforcement agencies and county courts. They have a key role to play in collecting outstanding debts, however they are not debt collectors. Sometimes, this will be by removing possessions from the debtor’s address or by repossessing the property. Enforcement officers also conduct evictions when necessary. The property and […]
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Remove Travellers by Yourself
Being the owner of unoccupied land can leave you vulnerable to squatters/travellers taking up occupation on your property and, understandably, you would want them to move on quickly. Unfortunately, moving squatters/travellers on single-handed is not only near impossible but can also be a very tricky situation If you are unsure of the law or how […]
Using common law for evictions
A trespasser is defined as someone who enters a person’s land or property without the landowner’s permission. As a landowner, you have two main civil options in order to evict trespasser(s) which we will take you through. (more…)