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Supreme Court Allows Developer’s Appeal in Planning Case
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a developer which had unsuccessfully applied to the local council…
Owner of New-build Home With Unsuitable Foundations Awarded Damages
A man whose home suffered damage because of problems with its foundations has been awarded provisional damages of…
Multiple Dwellings Relief Available on House With Attached Annex
Although Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) from Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) was abolished with effect from 1 June…
Homeowner’s Application to Alter Register Succeeds
Where the record of a property’s title at the Land Registry contains a mistake, Paragraph 5(a) of Schedule…
Contract Enforceable Where Price Not Agreed, Court of Appeal Rules
The Court of Appeal has upheld a supplier’s appeal against a decision that a contract to supply orange…
UT Overturns Finding That Company Was Managing HMO
The Upper Tribunal (UT) has upheld a company’s appeal against a £10,000 fine for managing or being in…
FTT Considers Whether Tenants Liable for Access Road Repairs
It is wise to seek legal advice before making an application to the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) for a…
Homeowner’s Appeal Against Rectification of Title Succeeds
The register of a property’s title can be rectified if it contains a mistake. The question of what…
FTT Rules Leaseholder Must Pay Service Charges
Both landlords and tenants can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) for a determination of whether a service…
Couple Not Entitled to Vesting Order in Property Held by Company
All land in England ultimately belongs to the Crown. In a recent case which serves as something of…
FTT Did Not Properly Explain Decision to Vary Improvement Notice
The Upper Tribunal (UT) has upheld an appeal by the landlords of a rental property against a decision…
Tenants of Unlicensed HMO Secure Rent Repayment Orders
The licensing regime for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) exists to protect the safety and welfare of tenants.…
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