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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.…
Permission to Admit Expert Evidence in Licence Dispute Refused
The High Court has refused a university’s application for permission to adduce expert evidence relating to the interpretation…
Consultant Only Entitled to Fees for Work Performed Personally
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has dismissed an appeal against a decision that a consultant to a professional…
Supermarket’s Challenge to Rival’s Planning Permission Fails
The Court of Appeal has rejected a supermarket chain’s appeal against the dismissal of its claim for judicial…
Appeal Against Service Charge Determination Succeeds
The leaseholders of a flat in a separate wing of a country house have succeeded in their appeal…
Woman Solely Liable for Tax on Rental of Jointly Owned Property
The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has rejected a woman’s argument that her former husband was liable to tax on…
Property Developer Can Claim for ‘Voluntary’ Remedial Work
In a decision that will be welcomed by property developers, the Supreme Court has ruled that if a…
Appeal Against Dismissal of Boundary Determination Fails
The Upper Tribunal (UT) has rejected a landowner’s appeal against the dismissal of his application for the determination…
Service Charge Reduction Set Aside on Appeal
A management company has successfully appealed against a service charge determination that resulted in a leaseholder’s service charge…
Restrictive Covenant Was Personal to Original Vendor
The Upper Tribunal (UT) has ruled that a restrictive covenant which required the owners of land to obtain…
Tenant’s Challenge to Service Charges Partly Successful
Tenants who are unhappy with the service charges they are asked to pay can apply to the First-tier…