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Section 30(1)(g) applications: a warning to all landlords
We consider a recent case which explores section 30(1)(g) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and the requirements for a landlord seeking to oppose a tenancy renewa…
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
In this insight we provide an overview of what the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 means for landlords and tenants of long leasehold residential property in …
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Landlord and tenant: fitting in a fit-out
In order to agree a letting a landlord might agree to grant a tenant a rent-free period reflecting the time and expense incurred by the prospective tenant in making…
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Public open space: Risks for developers
This article discusses the recent case of R (on the application of Day) v Shropshire Council [2023] UKSC 8 which highlights the potential risks to developers of lan…
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Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Green lease renewals and energy expectations
A recent decision has provided useful guidance on how a request to insert energy efficiency clauses into leases during a lease renewal will be treated.
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Don’t get yourself in knots: understanding Japanese Knotweed
Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is vital to be able to recognise Japanese Knotweed within your garden as its presence may have negative implications for the…
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Neighbours and nuisance claims
This article considers the impact of neighbouring businesses on a property, including the potential for nuisance claims.
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The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill: FAQs answered
This insight is essential reading for commercial landlords who have tenants in arrears of rent. It navigates the new Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill which sets o…
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Is a chattel really a chattel?
What is a chattel? And what is land? The decision of The Royal Parks Ltd and others v Bluebird Boats Ltd [2021] EWHC 2278 (TCC) suggests the answer isn’t so obvious.
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Can you sell a gift of land for development purposes once the site becomes redundant?
On 23 April 2021, the Supreme Court handed down judgment on the appeal of the case of Rittson-Thomas and others (Respondent) v Oxfordshire County Council (Appellant…