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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

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

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

If a residential property has suffered years of neglect, structural degradation, or even extensive hazardous contamination, determining whether it remains "residential property" for the

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

A recent tribunal ruling has provided critical clarity on when historic restrictive covenants can be modified to permit residential development.

Background:

The dispute centred upon a parcel of land

This judgement examined whether a residential landlord can lawfully collect reserve fund contributions from leaseholders when no such provision exists within the original lease

Every person facing homelessness deserves absolute clarity concerning their housing rights, yet navigating the statutory mechanisms that govern the duties of the local housing authority (LHA) often

The Upper Tribunal (UT) recently addressed how modern home-based business activities may conflict with historical property restrictions.

Background:

This decision arose from a long-running property