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Welford v Graham – Claiming Rights Over Land Through Long Use

November 1, 2017 By Benchmark

In this case, Mr and Mrs Welford claimed a right of way for vehicles over a yard owned by Mr and Mrs Graham. The Claimants based their claim for an easement over the land on the obscure legal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Property Disputes

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 – End of Contractual Term of Lease for Commercial Tenants

May 4, 2017 By Benchmark

Unless previously agreed commercial tenants usually benefit from the protection provided under Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. If the commercial tenant is protected under this Act then … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landlord & Tenant

Owens v Owens

April 20, 2017 By Benchmark

This recent Court of Appeal case was widely reported in the press. Mr and Mrs Owens were married in 1978 and had two children together before separating in 2015. The wife filed for divorce citing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce and Family Law

Kingsgate Development Projects Ltd v Jordan

April 12, 2017 By Benchmark

In this case, the High Court considered whether gates could amount to a substantial interference with a right of way and the difference between gates operated by a key or fob and those opened by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Property Disputes

Winterburn v Bennett – Keep Out/No Parking signs, do they work?

April 12, 2017 By Benchmark

Such signs dot the landscape but are they effective legally? In legal terms, the question is do such signs stop a third party gaining rights through prescription over an owners’ land through long … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Property Disputes

Timothy Taylor Ltd v Mayfair House Corporation

January 13, 2017 By Benchmark

Here the tenant operated a high class modern art gallery from ground and basement premises opposite the Connaught Hotel in Mayfair. The Defendant was the freeholder and head lessee through an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landlord & Tenant

Eviction of Tenants of Residential Property following Abandonment

September 13, 2016 By Benchmark

The tenancy of a residential property will continue beyond its contractual period if the residential tenant is a natural person and for as long as the tenant (or one of them) remains in occupation as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landlord & Tenant

Changes to the bankruptcy process and insolvency legislation

August 24, 2016 By Benchmark

Online bankruptcy applications by debtors From 6th April 2016 changes to the Insolvency Act 1986 brought in by section 71 and Schedule 18 of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 mean that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bankruptcy

Vanquish Properties (UK) Limited Partnership –v- Brook Street (UK) Limited: beware the break clause

July 25, 2016 By Benchmark

In this case, the Claimant was a Limited Partnership made up of five partners. The Claimant claimed that they had been granted an overriding lease of office premises held by the Defendant company. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landlord & Tenant

Marks & Spencer Plc v BNP Paribas Securities – arguing over refunds

June 23, 2016 By Benchmark

This case looks likely to become the leading authority on implied terms, break clauses and the apportionment of rent paid in advance. Shoppers often seek refunds from Marks & Spencer. In this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landlord & Tenant

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Property Solicitors Central London

Benchmark Solicitors LLP is a Central London based law firm specialising exclusively in land and property related disputes.  Our team of experienced property dispute lawyers are based in Temple just moments from the Royal Courts of Justice.

Our Expertise

Our solicitors only specialise in civil dispute resolution (commonly referred to as litigation). Our team have particular expertise in claims involving property repossessions and tenant evictions, landlord and tenant disputes, bankruptcy and the family home and investment property (including foreign property investments).  Given our proximity to the Royal Courts of Justice and Central London County Court we are able to offer competitive rates for agency advocacy services.

Recent News

  • Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 – What has commenced?
  • The Renters Rights Bill 2024 and the Proposed Private Rental Sector Database
  • Changing email addresses or changing tenancy deposit schemes? The potential effect on possession claims – case note on Ameera Macintyre v Cowdray Trust Limited and Rathbones Trust Company Limited (2025) EWCC 54
  • Japanese Knotweed – Article on Davies -v- Bridgend County Borough Council

Our Advantages

Highly specialised legal services: property litigation and insolvency/bankruptcy litigation.

Close knit team: clients get combined experience.

Location: Temple, near leading courts.

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We offer a fixed fee no obligation sixty minute meeting for us to provide you with initial advice and direction. Contact us via the contact form, email address or telephone for more information as to how we can help you begin to resolve your dispute today.

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