James Souter quoted in Estates Gazette on the judgment in the Aldford House ‘what is a flat?’ case

Building Safety Act 2022: retrospectivity by the back door?

Richard Flenley

Insights

13 Mar 2023

The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in 2017 was a leading contributory to the birth of the Building Safety Act 2022. Read More The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in 2017 was a leading contributory to the birth of the Building Safety Act 2022.

New legislation heralds more change for telecoms

Emma Humphreys

Insights

08 Mar 2023

Significant changes are now on the horizon. Read More Significant changes are now on the horizon.

Q&A: Providing clarity on section 20 consultations

Hope Barton

Insights

28 Feb 2023

Should I fight the case on the basis I did consult properly? Read More Should I fight the case on the basis I did consult properly?

Business lease renewals – another court decision on rent, interim rent and fitting out periods

Samuel Lear

Insights

27 Feb 2023

Since the pandemic, there have been many cases concerning unopposed business lease renewals under the LTA 1954. Read More Since the pandemic, there have been many cases concerning unopposed business lease renewals under the LTA 1954.

Can a planning condition require a developer to dedicate land as public highway?

Rachael Davidson

Insights

23 Feb 2023

We evaluate the Supreme Court decision of DB Symmetry to find out. Read More We evaluate the Supreme Court decision of DB Symmetry to find out.

High Court confirms local authorities do not owe planning applicants a duty of care

Rachael Davidson

Insights

23 Feb 2023

An evaluation of the Primavera Associates Limited High Court decision. Read More An evaluation of the Primavera Associates Limited High Court decision.

An update on and summary of the LURB

Sadie Pitman

Insights

21 Feb 2023

To breach the inequality gap between the south-east and the rest of the country, the government has put forward a “Levelling Up” programme. Read More To breach the inequality gap between the south-east and the rest of the country, the government has put forward a “Levelling Up” programme.

Q&A: Taking preventive action

Laura Bushaway

Insights

17 Feb 2023

Can a landowner obtain an injunction where persons unknown threaten to protest on their land? Read More Can a landowner obtain an injunction where persons unknown threaten to protest on their land?

Dispensation Case Evaluation

Georgina Muskett

Insights

08 Feb 2023

As ever, landlords would be well advised to ensure that they take all necessary steps to comply with the consultation requirements. Read More As ever, landlords would be well advised to ensure that they take all necessary steps to comply with the consultation requirements.

Q&A: Clearing Up Estoppel Queries

Georgina Muskett

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31 Jan 2023

Georgina Muskett and Nicholas Taggart answer a question on inflation, waiver and estoppel. Read More Georgina Muskett and Nicholas Taggart answer a question on inflation, waiver and estoppel.

Q&A: Notices to complete – caveat emptor?

Rachel Morrish

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09 Jan 2023

Myriam Stacey KC and Rachel Morrish answer a question about the content of legal packs for properties to be sold at auction. Read More Myriam Stacey KC and Rachel Morrish answer a question about the content of legal packs for properties to be sold at auction.

Court of Appeal decides defective notice to quit not saved by 'Mannai' principles

David Gregory

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07 Nov 2022

The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the second appeal in O G Thomas Amaethyddiath v Turner & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 1446. Read More The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the second appeal in O G Thomas Amaethyddiath v Turner & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 1446.

Q&A: Code rights queries answered

Samuel Lear

Insights

28 Oct 2022

Samuel Lear and Jonathan Wills field Telecoms Code questions in the light of a recent Supreme Court decision. Read More Samuel Lear and Jonathan Wills field Telecoms Code questions in the light of a recent Supreme Court decision.