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Katie Charlton LLB (Hons), MSc
Trainee solicitor
I am a trainee solicitor in Willans’ Legal 500-rated litigation & dispute resolution team.
I help clients with property litigation matters, including residential repossession and tenant deposit disputes.
I focus on a client led approach to ensure our clients receive an exemplary service.
Key amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill: August 2025
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now in its final stages and is expected to receive Royal Assent this year. Many anticipate it commencing from early 2026. Currently, the House of…
Can tenants claim for multiple breaches of tenancy deposit rules?
Residential landlords have a legal requirement to protect a tenant’s deposit. But if a landlord fails to do so more than once, can a tenant claim for multiple breaches of…
The severity of penalties awarded in a tenancy deposit claim
As a landlord, it’s essential that you correctly protect a tenant’s deposit in order to avoid penalties for not doing so. The severity of penalties awarded in a tenancy deposit…