This section contains material on a number of different landlord and tenant matters. The topics covered can be seen in the contents box on the left. There are also separate specialist landlord and tenant sections in the Update Library on:
Article contributed by Tanfield Chambers Prescott Place Freeholders Ltd & Ors v Batin & Donovan: High Court hands down judgment in an important case on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 Judgment in Prescott Place Freeholders Limited & Others v...
Article contributed by Michael Lever Introduction This series enables principals, practitioners and students to appreciate the practical aspects applicable in England and Wales. However, specific problems require particular attention as every property...
This Article is contributed by Zahrah Aullybocus Shared ownership schemes are sometimes delivered via complex ownership arrangements. In the concluding part of a three-part series, Zahrah Aullybocus provides a checklist of questions that homebuyers may pose to...
Article contributed by Michael Lever This series is not intended as a substitute for specific advice. There are few legal references to avoid too much technical content, but the content is accurate to date. Specific problems need particular attention, and as every...
Article contributed by Sarah Thompson-Copsey Validity of notice to quit addressed to previous tenant O G Thomas Amaethyddiath v Turner & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 1446 Bailii link: https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2022/1446.html Summary A notice...
Article contributed by Sarah Thompson-Copsey Relief from forfeiture granted Hush Brasseries Ltd v RLUKREF Nominees (UK) One Ltd and another [2022] EWHC 3018 (Ch) Bailii link: https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Ch/2022/3018.html Summary ...
Article contributed by Ashley Pratt, Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers Fairness vs certainty. Leasehold service charges. Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd (a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands) v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd [2023] UKSC 2 Where...
Article contributed by Zahrah Aullybocus Potential pitfalls if the housing association is the landlord, but is not the freeholder Pitfalls: Liability for costs of other parties with an interest in the building It is essential to understand the...
Article contributed by Michael Lever By way of introduction, I established my practice in 1975 primarily to escape from the politics of a general practice partnership in which I was the only equity partner not qualified by examination. Subsequently, I decided to...
Article contributed by Alison Stone of Alison Stone Surveyors Governed by The Leasehold Reform and Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, as amended by The Commonhold and Leasehold Act 2002, lease extensions are a minefield for the unwary with so many things...
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