by Efosa Obaseki | Oct 5, 2026 | Property Law
This Supreme Court property law judgement clarifies the strict boundaries of contractual remedies in commercial leases, ruling that commercial tenants cannot recover business interruption losses suffered by third-party occupants via unrecognised legal exceptions....
by Efosa Obaseki | Sep 28, 2026 | Property Law
When a longstanding fence is pulled down before anyone can record exactly where it stood, determining a boundary can become a battle of photographs and wills. Background: Two neighbouring households fell into dispute over the precise line dividing their land. The...
by Efosa Obaseki | Sep 21, 2026 | Property Law
Strict procedural compliance is not always a prerequisite for valid statutory claims, provided the overarching purpose of the legislation is fulfilled, and no material injustice occurs. Background: Leaseholders of a multi-flat residential building formed a...
by Efosa Obaseki | Sep 14, 2026 | Property Law
If a residential property has suffered years of neglect, structural degradation, or even extensive hazardous contamination, determining whether it remains "residential property" for the purposes of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) requires a rigorous cumulative...
by Efosa Obaseki | Sep 7, 2026 | Property Law
Balancing a property owner's desire to redevelop land with neighbours' rights under restrictive covenants requires a careful evaluation of practical benefits, cooperative management structures, and statutory thresholds. Background: The applicant owns one of...
