This case is a cautionary tale of the duties owed when someone acts for a friend in a professional capacity. Mr and Mrs Burgess and Mrs Lejonvarn were friends in North London. Mrs Lejonvarn had … [Read more...]
Stevens v Ismail – modifying restrictive covenants
This case concerned the jurisdiction of the Upper Tribunal to modify restrictive covenants in leases under section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925. Under this section, the Tribunal can modify … [Read more...]
Greenridge Luton One Ltd –v- Kempton Investments Ltd – a costly answer
This case concerned answers to pre-contract enquiries during the conveyancing process. The claimant contracted to buy an office block from the defendant for £16.25 million. In the Commercial Property … [Read more...]
Cash in the attic window
It was recently reported that the proposed development of a skyscraper at 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London might have to be abandoned due to issues relating to rights of light. The delays involved … [Read more...]
Land Registry – Title Register and Mistakes
The first place to look when considering what registered land is (or is not) included within a registered title is to look at the Registry of Title and Plan held by the Land Registry. You should also … [Read more...]
Fresca-Judd –v- Golovina – an insurers’ folly
In this case, Mrs Golovina rented a cottage from Mrs Fresca-Judd. The tenant was away from the property during Christmas 2010 and, during her absence, the water pipes froze and then burst in the cold … [Read more...]
Moorjani v Durban Estates – Damages for disrepair
The recent Court of Appeal case (Moorjani v Durban Estates) has provided guidance on the likely damages a tenant can expect to receive if the common parts of a block of flats are in disrepair. Mr … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy From Abroad
A common question we are asked to answer is how persons who are resident outside of England and Wales can present a personal bankruptcy petition here. The question we are really being asked to … [Read more...]
Changes to the Housing Act 1988: What Landlords Need To Know
The Deregulation Act 2015 received royal assent on 26 March 2015 and has been gradually implemented since then with the last changes coming into force on 1st October 2015. There are some key … [Read more...]
Possession Proceedings and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
Article 8 of the Convention provides that everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life. It has received a huge amount of attention in the domestic press most notably in the … [Read more...]
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