Frances Hodgson

Solicitor

Frances joined Hughes Paddison in 2023 as a Solicitor in the Commercial Property Department of Hughes Paddison. She is involved with a range of commercial matters such as leases and commercial property sale and purchases. Frances works with landlords, tenants, auction sellers and purchasers and developers.

Particular areas of expertise include leases, auction sales and purchases, development work, landlord and tenant matters and sale and purchase of commercial property. Frances completed her two year training contract and became a newly qualified Solicitor in 2023.

In her spare time Frances enjoys cold water swimming and creative writing. She has also recently started Yoga classes.

Landlord's dispensation for major works: getting it right

Many residential landlords will be familiar with the requirement to consult with tenants before major works are carried out. The landlord's right to seek dispensation from the Tribunal where it has failed to consult is perhaps less well understood. In a recent Upper Tribunal appeal, Hughes Paddison successfully challenged the First Tier Tribunal’s interpretation of the law. Joe Ferris provides a summary of the appeal and the key principles for landlords to keep in mind when considering an application for dispensation.

New Digital LPAs- A welcome reform or a minefield

The OPG registered a record 1,073,032 LPAs in 2022-2023. Concerns over the paper-based system led to reforms, culminating in the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 for a safer and simpler process.

Frances Hodgson

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Landlord's dispensation for major works: getting it right

New Digital LPAs- A welcome reform or a minefield