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The Accountables: Duties, Higher-Risk Buildings, and Principal Accountable Persons

This article examines the responsibilities of Accountable Persons (APs) and Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs) as defined under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) and subsequent regulations. These regulations establish the framework for managing building safety risks in higher-risk buildings, including the registration, assessment, and management of safety risks, the provision and maintenance of safety information, and engagement with residents.

The Limitation Game

Andrew Butler KC delves into the extension of time limits for building safety claims under Section 135 of the Building Safety Act 2022, covering issues like defective premises and building regulations. He highlights the retrospective nature of the law, enabling previously barred claims. Legal ramifications, including potential human rights challenges regarding fair trials, are explored. Andrew’s piece also addresses how defendants might raise concerns about revived claims and examines wider impacts on legal proceedings and property rights.

Claims Under the Defective Premises Act 1972 (“DPA”) in the Light of the Building Safety Act 2024 (“BSA”)

Wilson Horne considers the case of BDW Trading Ltd v URS Corp Ltd [2023] in relation to the good prospects of recovery of losses for defects in the relevant buildings notwithstanding the distant expiry of the contractual limitation period.

Contract Interpretation Dispute – Overage Provisions and Legal Determination

Peta Dollar discusses a legal case involving the interpretation of poorly drafted contract provisions, specifically whether disputes over legal issues related to overage provisions should be decided by the courts or an independent surveyor.

Navigating the path; Exploring Rights of Way

Kulraj Kaila reviews a court case involving a dispute over a right of way on a commercial property, where the claimant sought to reinstate a concrete platform. It highlights the court’s interpretation of CPR rules concerning money claims and injunctions, ultimately finding that the claimant abandoned the injunction request, limiting the relief to money claims. The case underscores the complexities in navigating legal issues in commercial property disputes.

May 2024

May 2024

2024, Monthly Update

Topics this month: Ask the Expert - Jenny Screech - Howdens Insurance Brokers Ltd Contract Interpretation in Restrictive Covenant Modifications - Richard Miller - Falcon Chambers, Carl Fain - Tanfield Chambers Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council [2024] UKSC 15...

April 2024

April 2024

2024, Monthly Update

Topics this month: Adverse Possession - Matthew Hall - Kings Chambers Ask the Expert - Graham Peebles - Setfords Solicitors Becoming a Conveyancing Technician: An Exciting Step into Conveyancing - Dino Dullabh - Law Training Centre Debt Respite - Nigel Clayton -...

March 2024

March 2024

2024, Monthly Update

Topics this month: Ask the Expert - Sarah Thompson Copsey Building Safety Act - Case Chasers - Andrew Butler KC - Tanfield Chambers Charging Orders and Orders for Sale - Nigel Clayton - Kings Chambers County Court Mortgage Possession Proceedings - Nigel Clayton -...

February 2024

February 2024

2024, Monthly Update

Topics this month: Adriatic Land 5 Limited v The Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point [2023] UKUT 271 (LC) - Ella Grodzinski - 39 Essex Chambers Ask the Expert - Mark Cairns, Rickards and Cleaver Solicitors Breaching a Covenant in Real Estate Developments - Robert...

July 2024

July 2024

2024, Monthly Update

Topics this month: Ask the Expert - Sarah Dwight - Sarah Dwight Solicitors and Ian Quayle - IQ Legal Training and Property Law UK Boundary Disputes and Determined Boundary Applications - Ian Quayle - IQ Legal Training and Property Law UK Contract Interpretation...

Building Safety Act Special Edition – July 2024

Building Safety Act Special Edition – July 2024

2024, Monthly Update

Topics this month: Adriatic Land 5 Limited v The Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point [2023] UKUT 271 (LC) - Ella Grodzinski - 39 Essex Chambers BSA 2022 – The Law Society Guidance - Ian Quayle - IQ Legal Training and Property Law UK Building Safety Act – Case...

June 2024

June 2024

2024, Monthly Update

Topics this month: Ask the Expert - Anthony Harris - Anthony Harris & Company Appeal on Administration Charge Reasonableness and FTT Cost Rulings in Landlord-Tenant Dispute - Ian Quayle - IQ Legal Training Book Review: Business Premises: Possession and Lease...

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Ask the Expert – July 2024

In our Ask the Expert section, Ian Quayle, Managing Editor of Property Law UK, interviews seasoned legal...

Elizabeth Fisher’s Journey to Tanfield Chambers

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In this Q&A session, Ian Quayle talks with Elizabeth Fisher about her transition to Tanfield Chambers. Elizabeth...

Boundary Disputes and Determined Boundary Applications

Residential Conveyancing

Ian Quayle discusses a case highlighting the challenges of boundary disputes and applications to the HM Land Registry....

High Court Clarifies Scope of Mines and Minerals Reservation in North Yorkshire Land Case

Commercial Property

Ian Quayle discusses a High Court case on the interpretation of a reservation of mines and minerals in land...

Continuing your Professional Development in Property Law

Legal Recruitment

In this month’s issue Claire Louise Clarke and Lisa Edwards of The Clarke Edwards Partnership consider the varying...

Contract Interpretation Dispute – Overage Provisions and Legal Determination

Commercial Property

Peta Dollar discusses a legal case involving the interpretation of poorly drafted contract provisions, specifically...

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Free Webinar – Enquiries Before Contract in Residential and Commercial Property Transactions

Free Webinar – Enquiries Before Contract in Residential and Commercial Property Transactions

Jul 3, 2024 | News

Join Ian Quayle for the first of our two free annual webinars as he presents Enquiries Before Contract in Residential and Commercial Property Transactions.

Land Registration Update

Land Registration Update

May 4, 2023 | News

Missed our free webinar? Never fear, members can watch a recording by clicking on the link below: This training is suitable for Residential Conveyancers, Commercial Property Lawyers and Local Authority Lawyers of all levels and experience and explores: Recent changes...

New Video – Property Law UK Case Notes: Cheung v Mackenzie

New Video – Property Law UK Case Notes: Cheung v Mackenzie

Apr 6, 2023 | News

Property Law UK’s Managing Editor, Ian Quayle, IQ Legal Training, discusses the recent case of Cheung v Mackenzie with Katie Gray, Barrister, Tanfield Chambers.

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