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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…
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…
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…
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