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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,…
Flat Owner Not Liable for Pre-existing Structural Issues
When building owners carry out works on their property, are they liable for damage to adjoining properties that…
Claim for SDLT Relief on Annex Unsuccessful
When buying a property consisting of more than one residence, it may be possible to claim multiple dwellings…
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…
Beware of Builders Offering Cut-Price Work – Court of Appeal Cautionary Tale
Every householder should understand the dire risks involved in opening their doors to those promising to carry out…
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…
Grown Up Kids Staying On in the Family Home? What Does That Mean in Law?
Loving parents often allow their adult children to remain living in the family home for as long as…
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.…
Do Home Exchanges and Couch Surfing Breach Your Lease? Guideline Ruling
Many tenants engage in home exchanges or generously open their door to so-called ‘couch surfers’ without any money…
Antiquated Contracts and Commercial Coherence – High Court Ruling
Where commercial agreements have been operating for many years, one party or another may well feel that they…
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