As a small business owner, you work hard to provide great products or services to your customers. But despite your best efforts, you sometimes encounter customers who refuse to pay their invoices.

This can seriously impact your cash flow and profitability, but there are legal steps you can take to enforce payment without requiring costly litigation in court. In this article, we’ll explore how to collect overdue payments from clients and delve into key strategies so you can proactively collect what you’re owed.

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How Litigation Can Protect Your Business Interests

Complex commercial disputes can put your business at risk. An experienced litigation team can be critical in enforcing and protecting your rights. As Head of Litigation at Howells Solicitors, I've seen how proper legal representation makes all the difference in achieving positive outcomes for clients involved in commercial conflicts.

In this guide, I'll explain key aspects of commercial litigation and how our expert litigators can support your business.

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As we approach winter and temperatures drop below 10 degrees, rental properties may begin to show signs of deterioration, including issues like damp and mould.

It's crucial for tenants (now known as contract-holders in Wales) to understand their rights and responsibilities during this season.

Cold weather can take a toll on the property, and there are essential steps every tenant should take to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment.

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Since 2003, the number of people over 55 living in private rented accommodation has more than doubled. With more people renting later into their lives, we know that the demographic of older renters is one that needs catering to, but how do you adjust your property when renting to elderly tenants?

A 2018 report found that 93% of 8.5 million rental properties in the UK were inaccessible. As a landlord, making your property accessible for disabled and elderly tenants is not only a compassionate move, but one that taps into a market often neglected.

From health and safety to just making them feel at home, these are the fundamental features you’ll need to consider then renting a room to an elderly person.

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Landlords are responsible for the properties they own, which means they’re also responsible for the sustainability of said properties. Building an eco-house, or creating a completely eco-friendly property, is a difficult task, but there are small changes landlords can make to improve their sustainability, however small those improvements may be.

While it’s of course beneficial to the environment, there are a lot of financial benefits of eco-friendly properties, too.

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