Registered Foreign lawyer (RFL) – a lawyer from overseas who registers with the SRA to practice law in England and Wales.
Regularisation certificate
A certificate granted by a building control authority where a building has been commenced or completed without a Fire Safety Certificate, where such a certificate is required and certifies that the building work is in compliance with Part B of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations1997 to 2009.
Regulated individual
Regulated individual – an individual who is authorised by, and is therefore regulated by, a regulatory body, like the SRA.
Regulation (EU)
A binding EU legislative act which must be applied in its entirety across the EU.
Remunerate
Remunerate – to pay or reward someone for something they have done or a service they have provided, such as a company paying an employee.
Repair or Renewal
“repair or renewal” means works of maintenance or restoration of a routine nature relating to—(a) the keeping of a building in good condition or working order
Reserved Matters
A planning permission usually outline, may specifically reserve for later consideration some matters not relating to the principles of the proposed development. Matters reserved at outline stage can include access, appearance, layout, scale and landscaping. This can also refer to conditions placed on a full planning permission that require the approval of additional matters such as materials.
Revocation
Revocation – when something is cancelled or taken away, such as the SRA revoking an individual”s permission to practise as a solicitor.
Rights of audience
Rights of audience – generally a right of a lawyer to appear and conduct proceedings in court on behalf of their client.
Risk
Risk – the likelihood that a particular choice or action might lead to a loss or damage.
