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‘Local connection’ needs to be in the ‘real sense’ when seeking council accommodation

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has clarified the test for local connection to a local…

Forced disposal: Can you prove your allegations? 

The High Court heard a case regarding whether a bank acted in bad faith by…

Injunction without notice: Ensure it is right in your situation

The High Court dismissed an application for an injunction without notice to prohibit any sale…

Beneficial interest, trust arrangements and mortgage possession proceedings 

The High Court was faced with complex mortgage possession proceedings. Background: Together Commercial Finance Limited (TCFL), a…

Too much earth against the side of a wall can amount to a nuisance

The High Court was asked whether a mandatory injunction requiring the hotel to permanently reduce…

The right to buy can be satisfied even by the limited occupation of the property

The Court of Appeal (CoA) gave clarity on what constitutes ‘tenant condition’ in the right…

Returning a deposit – ensure that the contractual terms are on your side

The High Court was asked to address a complex property contract dispute including the return…

Who is deemed a ‘landlord’ under the right to manage provisions?

The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case regarding the right to manage, as defined…

Quantifying damages for trespass

The High Court had to assess whether a tenant was entitled to damages for trespass…

How are historical tenancy fees affected under the Tenant Fees Act 2019?

The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard this case following a leapfrog procedure, as it raised…

Land boundaries: Don’t be over-reliant on the registered title plan

The Court of Appeal (CoA) had to assess the limit of Section 75 of the…

Lex situs still applies, so properties in England cannot form part of a foreign bankrupt’s estate

The Supreme Court was faced with a very peculiar case in which one of the…