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Homeowner Defeats Application to Modify Restrictive Covenant
A homeowner has successfully argued before the Upper Tribunal (UT) that an application by the owner of adjoining…
Head Landlord Wins Appeal Against Rent Repayment Order
A man who let a house to a company which in turn let rooms in it to tenants…
Prospective Tenant Loses Deposit After Failed Credit Check
When prospective tenants are asked to pay a holding deposit, they should ensure that they disclose any information…
Landlord Served With Improvement Notice Wins Appeal
Can a local housing authority serve an improvement notice under Section 12 of the Housing Act 2004 in…
Property Purchaser Wins SDLT Relief Appeal
A man recently succeeded in his argument that a property he had purchased consisted of two separate dwellings…
Why Choose Challenor Gardiner for Conveyancing Services in Oxford
When it comes to buying or selling property in Oxford, having a trusted legal partner by your side…
Tenant Succeeds in Reducing Insurance Costs
Tenants who feel that they are being overcharged for services in connection with their properties are able to…
RTM Company Cannot Recover Legal Fees from Tenant
When incurring costs in respect of a property, landlords should consider at an early stage whether these will…
Sign Prevents Acquisition of Right of Way
The Upper Tribunal (UT) recently ruled on an appeal against a decision of the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) that…
Application to Modify Restrictive Covenant Succeeds
The Upper Tribunal (UT) has granted a social housing provider’s application to modify a restrictive covenant so as…
Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consultation Requirements
Under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords must consult with leaseholders before carrying out…
RTM Company Bound by Terms of Existing Lease
The Right to Manage (RTM) is a method by which leasehold property owners can take over the management…
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