Ashford: 01233 625 711

Lenham: 01622 859 416

Sittingbourne: 01795 436 111

Lenham:
01622 859 416

Ashford:
01233 625 711

Sittingbourne:
01795 436 111

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Changes from 1 May 2026 and how you may be affected

hallet and co solicitors property litigation

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (“the Act”) is one of the most significant reforms to the private residential rented sector in decades, and seeks to enhance security and fairness for tenants, while ensuring that landlords retain suitable rights to manage their properties effectively. The provisions of the Act that will come into force on 1st […]

Bethany-Jo Bevis

Solicitor

Bethany joined the firm in September 2016 as a Legal Secretary before enrolling with the University of Law in 2018 under their Solicitor Apprenticeship scheme.

During the course of the apprenticeship, Bethany graduated in 2023 with a First Class Degree in Legal Practice and Skills. She then undertook and passed the new Solicitor Qualifying Exams, before qualifying as a Solicitor in the firm’s litigation department in November 2024.

Bethany has a wide range of experience assisting in litigation matters. Her areas of practice in the department include:

  • Landlord and tenant disputes
  • Personal injury claims
  • Medical negligence claims

Mark Dewey

Consultant

Mark qualified as a solicitor in 1985, became a Partner in 1988 and was Senior Partner from 2015 to March 2026.

Mark can provide the full range of commercial and business conveyancing services, ranging from drafting of leases and tenancies to dealing with the purchases of offices, shops and businesses.