Clearly delineate your grounds for review under the Housing Act 1996
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case in which the appellant requested a review of a decision which relieved the respondent’s duty under Section 189B of the Housing Act (HA) 1996
Document any agreement very well and don’t rely on forged documents
The High Court was faced with a breach of contract for the unpaid purchase price of a property and fraudulent transaction claims. Background: Peter Savva and Marios Stylianides
Landlords do not have to demonstrate the business is viable – only their intention to carry on the same business on the premises when opposing the renewal of a business lease.Landlords do not have to demonstrate the business is viable – only their intention to carry on the same business on the premises when opposing the renewal of a business lease.
Landlords do not have to demonstrate the business is viable – only their intention to carry on the same business on the premises when opposing the renewal of a business lease.
The High Court was asked whether an order opposing the renewal of a business lease on the grounds of Section 30(1)(g) of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1954
A period of ‘any ten years’ does not require it to be right before an application to register land is made.
The Supreme Court heard a leapfrog appeal relating to the meaning of paragraph 5(4)(c) of Schedule 6 to the Land Registration Act (LRA) 2002. Background: On 20 September 2002,
Essential tenancy documents can be served by post!
The Court of Appeal (CoA) clarifies the rules on the service of ‘notices’ under Section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978. Background: Mr. and Mrs. Khan are the registered
The pitfalls of selling a British property based on a foreign order
The High Court granted an interim injunction preventing the enforcement of a property possession order pending a stay application. Background: Dr. Francesca Bottari and Mr.
‘Local connection’ needs to be in the ‘real sense’ when seeking council accommodation
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has clarified the test for local connection to a local authority within the meaning of Section 199 of the Housing Act 1996. Background: Mr. Hussaini is
Forced disposal: Can you prove your allegations?
The High Court heard a case regarding whether a bank acted in bad faith by forcing a hotel group, it partly owns, to sell valuable premises at below market rate.
Injunction without notice: Ensure it is right in your situation
The High Court dismissed an application for an injunction without notice to prohibit any sale, transfer or disposal of two properties due to the lack of any basis for a legal
Beneficial interest, trust arrangements and mortgage possession proceedings
The High Court was faced with complex mortgage possession proceedings. Background: Together Commercial Finance Limited (TCFL), a mortgagee, sought a possession order against the