Property Law Library
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Remediation Contribution Orders Case – Triathlon Homes
Tim Polli KC, Tanfield Chambers, discusses the recent FTT judgment in Triathlon Homes v SVDP and Get Living [2024]. A copy of the full judgment is accessible here. Remediation Contribution Orders (RCOs) under the Buildings Safety Act 2022 (BSA) are already causing...
Recruitment Challenges in the Property Law Arena
In this month’s issue, Directors Lisa Edwards and Claire Louise Clarke of The Clarke Edwards Partnership, share their recommendations for successfully recruiting into your teams and retaining your staff in an ever changing and extremely competitive market. Lisa...
Ask the Expert – May 2024
Ian Quayle the Managing Editor of Property Law UK takes the opportunity to ask an experienced legal professional a series of questions concerning the state of modern residential conveyancing and to share knowledge and experience with the readers of Property Law UK...
How Do You Get the Most Out of Legal Technology? Put It All in One Place
Dye & Durham showcase the Unity® Global Platform highlighting its ability to consolidate various legal practice management tools into a single platform. This integration simplifies operations, boosts efficiency, lowers administrative costs, improves cost control,...
Dilapidations – “A Warzone With Grease”
Hannah Bayliss explores a legal dispute between Peachside Limited and former tenants over a dilapidated property in Manchester’s Chinatown. Hannah delves into the arguments and legal principles surrounding the tenants' failure to uphold their repair obligations and...
Contract Interpretation in Restrictive Covenant Modifications
Tanfield Chambers discuss the recent decision in Mackenzie v Cheung & Anor [2024] where Barristers Carl Fain and Richard Miller, instructed by Jonathan Warner-Reed of Davitt Jones Bould, acted for the successful Respondent in a Court of Appeal case concerning the...
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, Part II
Sarah Thompson-Copsey analyses the case of The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea v Mellcraft Ltd [2024], particularly examining its implications regarding the occupation for business purposes and opposition to renewal under s30(1)(g). Case name, reference...
How to Do a Lease Renewal – Part 5
Michael Lever examines tenant alterations in leased agricultural and commercial properties, categorising them into consent-based types. He discusses their impact on rent valuation, lease terms, and legal frameworks, emphasising clear communication and adherence to...
Ask the Expert – April 2024
In our Ask the Expert section, Ian Quayle, Managing Editor of Property Law UK, interviews seasoned legal professionals. He poses a series of questions regarding the current landscape of residential conveyancing or commercial property transactions, encouraging them to...
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