Creating Contract by WhatsApp - Notices too.
A recent decision in the Technology and Construction Court has held that an exchange of WhatsApp messages is sufficient to create a contract. This is likely to have far-reaching consequences.
In the case a developer hired a demolition contractor to carry out demolition works at a site they were proposing to redevelop. That contractor was not paid and took action against the developer.
Key Documents - The Notices
Formal notices form a fundamental part of the lettings process, and ensuring that the prescribed documents and relevant legislation are properly complied with, is of paramount importance.
Before serving notices, ensuring the notice is properly served is key. Under PART 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPRs) the process of serving documents must be carefully adhered to and so it is important to check the methods of service cited in the tenancy agreement as well as complying with the relevant time frames. For example, does the tenancy agreement allow for notice to be served by email and if so, when would that notice be deemed served?
There are key notices which play an integral part in the lettings process.