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Wrong Address a Reasonable Excuse for Landlord
Landlords would be well advised to ensure all records regarding their properties are kept up to date. Recently,…
Tenant Succeeds in Reducing Service Charges
A case recently decided by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) serves as a reminder to tenants to check the…
Marks & Spencer Claims Planning Victory at High Court
A High Court challenge brought by Marks & Spencer (M&S) has resulted in victory for the retailer. M&S…
Business Use of Residential Property – Upper Tribunal Strikes the Balance
Any proposal to make business use of a purpose-built residential property is likely to draw objections. However, as…
Under-Insured Commercial Property Occupier Wins Seven-Figure Damages
Fire is an ever-present threat to occupiers of commercial property and, all too often, they only discover after…
Climate Emergency – Giant Solar Farm Proposal Passes High Court Test
Given the government’s acknowledgement of a climate emergency, planning policy supports the development of more renewable energy sources.…
Court Ruling Underlines the Importance of Biodiversity in Planning Decisions
One of the positive effects of the green revolution is that biodiversity is now a vital factor in…
Football Club’s Crowd Control Challenge to Development Kicked Into Touch
Commercial property owners are often concerned that residential developments may prejudice their longstanding use of their premises. In…
Applications for Fresh Commercial Tenancies – Court of Appeal Guidance
How does one decide whether a commercial tenant ‘ought not’ to be granted a new tenancy under Part…
Planning Permission for Exploratory Gas Drilling in Scenic Location Upheld
The UK is transitioning towards renewable sources of energy but, so far as planning policy is concerned, extraction…
Renewal of Commercial Leases – It Can All Come Down to Judicial Discretion
A commercial landlord may, for any number of reasons, be keen to see the back of a tenant.…
Alternative Investments – Seek Professional Advice
Alternative investments may offer attractive rates of return, but they should never be entered into without professional advice.…
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