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How much of a B2B deposit can you legally keep?
There is no safe percentage for a business-to-business deposit. What the courts look at, why 10% comes from land sales, and how to structure upfront payments you can keep.
23 October 2026
The written statement of terms under the Renters' Rights Act: what landlords in England must give, and when
Since 1 May 2026, private landlords in England must give a written statement of terms before the tenancy starts. What it must contain, the deadline, and the Information Sheet.
17 October 2026
Renters' Rights Act pets: how to reply to a tenant's pet request, and when you can say no
Under the Renters' Rights Act, tenants in England can ask to keep a pet and landlords must reply in writing on or before the 28th day after the request. The timescales, the extensions, and what counts as a reasonable refusal.
17 October 2026
Rent increase by section 13 notice: Form 4A, once a year, and the tribunal
After the Renters' Rights Act, a rent increase in England goes through a section 13 notice on Form 4A. How often, how much notice, and what happens if the tenant challenges it.
17 October 2026
Holding deposit law in the UK: the cap, the 15-day deadline and when a landlord can keep it
Holding deposit law for landlords in England: the one-week cap, the deadline for agreement, the 7-day refund rule, and the only grounds for keeping the money.
17 October 2026
Terms and conditions generator UK: generator vs free template vs solicitor
Free template, online generator or a solicitor? A plain-English comparison for UK small businesses selling to consumers, with the limits of each.
16 October 2026
The DMCC Act 2024 for small online sellers: drip pricing, fake reviews and subscriptions
What the DMCC Act 2024 changed for small UK online sellers from April 2025, and where the new subscription rules stand in October 2026.
16 October 2026
Consumer Rights Act 2015 refunds and faulty goods: what your T&Cs can and can't say
Refunds, repairs and replacements under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, for goods, services and digital content, and which T&Cs wording the law will ignore.
16 October 2026
Who owns intellectual property made by a freelancer or contractor?
Paying a freelancer does not make you the owner of their work. Why your company may not own its own code, brand or content, and how to fix it.
16 October 2026
Who owns intellectual property created by an employee?
The employer usually owns what an employee makes at work, but not always. Copyright, designs and inventions explained, plus what your IP clause should say.
16 October 2026
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