by Efosa Obaseki | Jun 15, 2026 | Property Law
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has delivered a comprehensive ruling, providing essential clarity on the interaction between strict mandatory tenancy deposit requirements, procedural fairness for unrepresented tenants, and the high threshold required to bring a second...
by Efosa Obaseki | Jun 9, 2026 | Property Law
Commercial landlords often look for creative ways to navigate the strict renewal protections of the Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1954. However, a recent Court of Appeal (CoA) decision clarifies that contract manoeuvres cannot subtly strip tenants of their statutory...
by Efosa Obaseki | Jun 3, 2026 | Property Law
In the enforcement of UK housing legislation, the exact calculation of rental value dictates whether a landlord might face a draconian financial penalty. Under the Housing Act 2004, local authorities (LAs) frequently target property owners for the rogue actions of...
by Efosa Obaseki | May 27, 2026 | Property Law
In the world of residential property management, the "no-fault" eviction process under Section 21 has long been viewed as a standard administrative lever. However, a significant legal shift has occurred, one that transforms a minor, historic oversight into a...
by Efosa Obaseki | May 18, 2026 | Property Law
Property licensing has become a cornerstone of local government efforts to regulate the private rental sector. For landlords, the consequences of non-compliance are severe and may even include Rent Repayment Orders (RROs) that require the return of thousands of pounds...
by Efosa Obaseki | May 12, 2026 | Property Law
For business owners and commercial landlords, the Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1954 is the cornerstone of their relationship as it provides tenants with "security of tenure". In effect, this means they generally have a right to a new lease, unless the...
