by bawilliams | Mar 25, 2025 | Property Law
The High Court was faced with a breach of contract for the unpaid purchase price of a property and fraudulent transaction claims. Background: Peter Savva and Marios Stylianides were friends. Mr. Stylianides was in the business of property development. In early 2014,...
by bawilliams | Mar 18, 2025 | Property Law
The High Court was asked whether an order opposing the renewal of a business lease on the grounds of Section 30(1)(g) of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1954 constituted a breach of Article 1 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR). Background:...
by bawilliams | Mar 12, 2025 | Property Law
The Supreme Court heard a leapfrog appeal relating to the meaning of paragraph 5(4)(c) of Schedule 6 to the Land Registration Act (LRA) 2002. Background: On 20 September 2002, Mr. Brown was registered as proprietor of a substantial piece of undeveloped land lying to...
by bawilliams | Mar 3, 2025 | Property Law
The Court of Appeal (CoA) clarifies the rules on the service of ‘notices’ under Section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978. Background: Mr. and Mrs. Khan are the registered leasehold owners of a flat let under an assured shorthold tenancy (AST) to Mrs....
by bawilliams | Feb 27, 2025 | Property Law
The High Court granted an interim injunction preventing the enforcement of a property possession order pending a stay application. Background: Dr. Francesca Bottari and Mr. Guido de Sanctis were married in July 1986 and have two children. Dr. Bottari left her...
by bawilliams | Feb 20, 2025 | Property Law
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has clarified the test for local connection to a local authority within the meaning of Section 199 of the Housing Act 1996. Background: Mr. Hussaini is a refugee who applied for asylum in 2020. While living in a refugee camp in Greece,...
