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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…
When it comes to property disputes, adopt one position and stick to it
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with an unusually long-running family dispute and the…
Fair rent determination: Ensure that you provide good comparables
The Upper Tribunal (UT) heard an appeal against a First-tier Tribunal (FTT) decision regarding fair…
An equitable tenant could constitute a qualifying tenant
The Upper Tribunal (UT) was faced with the question of whether a tenant under a…
Registration of Overseas Entities
The Economic Crime (Transparency & Enforcement) Act 2022 Registration of Overseas Entities – (OE) Published…
Annual Investment Allowance
The Finance Act 2021 The Finance Act 2019 temporarily increases the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)…
The importance of conducting an impact assessment in relation to heritage sites
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was asked various questions, although the primary one was whether…