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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…
Leaseholders Not Liable for Replacing Windows
Tenants who are faced with unexpected demands in respect of repair costs would be well advised to seek…
Tenants Can Purchase Freehold When Landlord Cannot Be Found
The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 gives qualifying leaseholders the right to join together to…
Use of Right of Way Not Unreasonable Interference
Disputes about rights of way often arise between owners of neighbouring residential properties, but can also be an…
Tenants Succeed in Rent Repayment Application
Tenants of poorly maintained properties are not powerless and have the ability to apply for rent repayment orders…
Landlord Counts Cost of Obstructing Collective Enfranchisement
The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 gives leaseholders the right to buy the freehold of…
Removal of Guttering Leads to Costly Court Battle
Disagreements between neighbours over where the boundary between their properties lies can ultimately lead to litigation costs far…
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…
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