Law can be a very controversial subject at the best of times. Be this the laws that surround assisted suicide to those lovely tax laws that we all love so much. As our legal system can trace its roots as far back as The Magna Carta 1215, it is no wonder that there are some laws still in existence that should have been relegated to the pages of history long ago.
One such law that we will be discussing in this short article is the ecclesiastical law that provides that people within a certain parish are responsible for the repairs and upkeep of the chancery property. This is a little-known, evil monster of a law and one that you may struggle to find out much about through searching on the internet.
Obviously, this law does date back hundreds of years and it originated in a time where people would have been more inclined to support the local Church. However, those times are long gone. We now live in an increasingly secular society: one where new laws are moving away from the outdated teachings of the church and following a path that is definitely more fair to all.
There is a way around this and until this ridiculous law is repealed, when involved in a conveyancing transaction, your solicitor should point out that this factor is relevant. You will be given the opportunity to pay a one-off insurance premium and this will then relinquish you of any future financial responsibilities towards the local church.