The Residential Tenancies Board: what is it?
And when/why should you get in touch? Court is expensive, time-consuming and even before Covid-19, there was a backlog of cases waiting to be seen. In order to avoid court in landlord and tenant disagreements, the Residential Tenancies Board was set up. As in the name, it applies to tenants living in accommodation, as opposed […]
You’ve been in a car accident, what next?
We’re sorry to hear that you’ve been involved in a car accident, and hope that you haven’t been hurt Depending on the circumstances, there is a number of things you can – and should – do: 1. Get the Registration If the info the other driver gives you turns out to be wrong later […]
Certainty, Conflict, Comfort: Benefits of a valid will
Caring for loved ones, avoiding tax and peace of mind just some of the benefits 1. Your Choice With a valid will, you get to decide what happens to your possessions. Without one, the rules of intestacy will apply, taking the personal decision from your hands and putting it into generic rules that don’t take […]
Things to consider for first-time buyers
Cost, amenities and what it is you’re looking for 1. Costs This is generally the first thing people think of when they’ve decided to buy property. Apart from the purchase price itself – as well as the booking deposit – there’s a number of costs that you should be aware of. a. Stamp Duty […]
Switching your mortgage: is it worth it?
It is if you want to save money and trust your solicitor and broker to get you there. Switching a mortgage may sound like a hassle but if you have a good broker, and an efficient solicitor the process is straightforward and will save you money long into the future. We can recommend a top […]
It’s Complicated: when unmarried couples cohabit
What are your legal rights when you own together but aren’t married or in a civil partnership? Couples who aren’t married or civil partners have no legal rights, unless one of you is economically dependent on the other, you’ve been living together in an intimate and committed relationship for five years or more (or two […]
Do It Yourself? Why it’s a bad idea for Wills
Invalid wills create cost and trouble for family and friends Trying to draft and execute your own will can sound like a good idea now, but in the long term can create issues, costs and emotional distress for relatives left behind. If you’ve a complicated situation with your assets or friends/family, a DIY will is […]
Gender Pay Gap case won by McKenna and Co Solicitors
Woman in same job as male counterparts on lower pay scale Earlier this year, we successfully represented a female client in her action against her employers for discriminating on her on the basis of gender. Our client worked alongside two men, who were paid significantly more than her, despite them all being on the same […]
McKenna and Co Solicitors undertakes shoebox appeal for Indian orphanage this Christmas
After visiting the orphanage in 2017, Lisa McKenna remains committed to helping the boys in the Bulbulir Basa Orphanage In 2017, Lisa McKenna – before she was the principal solicitor of McKenna and Co Solicitors – travelled to India, where she volunteered at the Bulbulir Basa boys Orphanage in West Bengal, India. While there, Lisa volunteered […]
Before going to court for a personal injury: The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB)
What is PIAB and do you have to engage with them? In 2003, the government introduced the Personal Injuries Assessment Board with the intention of increased efficiency and reduced costs for those who have been injured. If you instruct a law firm about a personal injury, it is obligatory for a solicitor to apply to […]
