Recent questions
My business is taking court proceedings but how long will it take to get to court?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
This depends on a lot of factors such as the size of the case and the complexity of the issues involved. It can take a matter of a few months, o... read more
I am being sued by a supplier. If I win, will I get my costs paid and if I lose, will I have to pay their costs?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
. If the claim is less than £5,000 each party will usually pay its own costs whatever the outcome of the case. If it is over £5,000, normally th... read more
I have applied for planning permission for a restaurant but I think it will be refused. Can I appeal?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
If it is refused, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate but this must be lodged within six months. An independent planning inspector will ... read more
Do I need formal permission to display an advertisement for my business?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Certain categories of signs and adverts don’t need formal permission – they have what is called ‘deemed consent’. This includes temporary advert... read more
I am setting up a restaurant but my surveyor has told me I need to get planning permission? How do I do this?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Talk to your local planning authority – you may find you do not need to have get formal planning permission. If, for example the property is cur... read more
The property I’m interesting in has a lease which says ‘B1’ use. What does this mean?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
The commercial use of all property must have authorisation of some sort from the local planning authority. The law sets out what planning author... read more