What happens after a management company has been handed over by developers?

This is the third podcast on property management companies and covers matters after the management company has been handed over together with a couple of examples of issues that have arisen.

What are the key points to look out for in standard terms and conditions within a business to business context?

What does a ‘battle of the forms’ mean?

What are the alternatives to having your T&Cs physically signed?

What are the risks of using an ‘off the shelf’ set of T&Cs and what are the benefits of bespoke T&Cs?

Other important considerations: your exposure; your right to any intellectual property; and when ownership of goods passes.

Transfer of property management from developers to property owners

In my first podcast we considered what a property management company was and who benefitted from it. This second podcast on property management companies covers the handover of the management company from the developer to the property owners.

Considering contracts and their termination in a business to business context.

What you can do if you have breached a contract and what mechanisms are available to buy you time. What you can do if the other party has breached the contract?

If there has been a breach – what type of breach is it? Do you need to provide notice of the breach? When, how and who do you provide notice to?

If you wish to terminate a contract, what should you consider first?

What are the remedies for breach? Can you seek anything other than damages?

The law for residential landlords has been changing quite rapidly over the last decade, what should landlords and tenants be aware of in 2020?

Pitfalls of DIY Wills:

Why would you need a solicitor to prepare a Will, when you can do a DIY version online a bit cheaper?

This first podcast on property management companies considers what their purpose is and who benefits from them.

When might someone be considered disabled?

From 6th April 2020, the private sector will be brought in line with the public sector in relation to the IR35 tax regime, which will imply new requirements on to fee-payers in a consultancy arrangement. Today we chat through everything you will need to be IR35 Ready.

Alex Canham talks to IR Global about being part of the network, how it works for us, developing strategic partnerships internationally with other members and more. Herrington Carmichael is a long-standing member of the IR Global network, enabling us to establish relationships with over 130 firms in all major jurisdictions across Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe, meaning we are well equipped to provide international legal advice and support that’s tailored to our client needs.