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Dilapidation of a residential property can cross a taxable threshold
If a residential property has suffered years of neglect, structural degradation, or even extensive hazardous contamination, determining whether it remains "residential property" for the
When private property rights clash with development plans
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
Restrictive covenants are impermanent
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
Can your landlord force you to pay into a building reserve fund?
This judgement examined whether a residential landlord can lawfully collect reserve fund contributions from leaseholders when no such provision exists within the original lease
When housing duty ends automatically
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
Historic covenants on title deeds are not necessarily absolute
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
How might a landlord gain lawful entry for safety inspections?
A recent pivotal judgement from the County Court has provided essential clarity for the social housing and residential property sectors by confirming that judges have the power to authorise landlords
Can you sue a careless neighbour for damaging your unique business?
If you run a specialised, highly sensitive business from your property, a neighbour’s disruptive construction work or loud industrial operations can feel like an existential threat to your
Protracted disputes with tenants cannot delay structural safety issues
The High Court delivered critical resolutions to three pivotal questions in a case of complex private landlord-tenant litigation, clarifying the requirements of notice under the Section 9A regime, the









