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




