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The Limits of Undue Influence & Unconscionable Bargains
Article contributed by James Ballance Maitland Chambers Looking again at pre-existing relationships, and the need for actual influence Case name, reference & Bailii link Azam v Molazam [2023] EWHC 2022 (Ch) ...
Restrictive Covenants
Article contributed by Emma Humphries & Emma Preece, CRS Law Modification or discharge of leasehold covenants under Section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925 to allow for the redevelopment of a development site from warehouses into residential housing. Case...
RTM Companies Are Entitled To Apply for a s.168(4) Determination in the FTT
Residential Leasehold Management
Article contributed by Amanda Gourlay, Barrister, Annie Higgo, Barrister Tanfield Chambers. RTM companies are entitled to apply for a s.168(4) determination in the FTT: Eastpoint Block A RTM Company Limited v Akehinde Olufunlola Otubaga Amanda...
Commercial Leases – Appeal Against Order for Possession
Commercial Leases, Commercial Property
Article contributed by Sarah Thompson-Copsey Appeal against order for possession Case name, reference and Bailii link Selfridge Estate Ltd v Winchester Property Ltd [2023] EWHC 1945 (KB) https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/KB/2023/1945.html ...
How To Do a Rent Review – Part 8
Article contributed by Michael Lever This series provides an overview of the practicalities in England and Wales. Specific problems need particular attention; every property and every lease differ, so the series is not a substitute for specific advice. ...
New Digital Property Market Steering Group Formed to Drive Crucial Digital Transformation in the Land and Property Market
Article contributed by HM Land Registry An important coming together of key industry partners under a shared vision at a pivotal time for the property market. If information about properties was available immediately to all concerned and everything was...
Western Beach Apartment v Leaseholders: Fire Safety, Lease Variations and Remedies Under the Building Safety Act
Article contributed by Robert Bowker and Greg Barnbrook Robert Bowker and Greg Barnbrook review the implications of the Western Beach Apartment case. On 3 August 2023, the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), in Western Beach Apartments v Leaseholders...
Cladding Remediation and Related Costs Recovery – A New Case in the FTT
Article contributed by Robert Bowker and Jeremy Weaver of Tanfield Chambers Robert Bowker and Jeremy Weaver, an associate director at Bradys Solicitors analyse the recent case of St John Street Property Services Group v Riverside Group Ltd. Introduction ...
Rowlands and another v Bishop and another
Adverse Possession, Residential Conveyancing
Article contributed by Ian Quayle Ian Quayle discusses a recent case which has examined some of the issues associated with adverse possession and provides useful reminders for busy practitioners. Case name, reference and Bailii link - Rowlands v...