Legal wrap: Class E, Building Safety Bill and residential developer property tax

Welcome to your weekly round-up of the pick of the content published on EG Legal over the past seven days. This week, our authors tackle the potential far-reaching consequences of the Building Safety Bill, and explain how the residential property developer tax will work in practice, as the Grenfell Tower disaster continues to cast its shadow over the industry. In addition, we have an expert assessment of the impacts of the new class E in the Use Classes Order and whether it has truly delivered the planning flexibility it promised. Other topics include the contractual requirements of flexible working, biodiversity net gain and the nuts and bolts of a successful business partnership. Legal news Wolseley owner wins High Court dispute over venue closure insurance Corbin & King has won a legal battle with AXA over a form of business interruption insurance Legal features How the residential property developer tax works Daniel Kennedy and Anna McMillan explain when the new tax applies, in what circumstances and who has to pay Does the Use Classes Order go far enough? Rosie Shields asks: are the new use classes causing old planning problems as we use space in new and innovative ways? Building Safety Bill: piercing the corporate veil? Proposed amendments to the Building Safety Bill could have far-reaching consequences for developers, according to Douglas Rhodes How will biodiversity net gain work? Defra’s consultation is vital for developers and local authorities, say Mary Cook and George Morton Jack Contractual obligations and flexible working Richard Cook and David Yadid consider how employers should approach flexible working Successful business partnerships: from start to finish Hector Freyne shares the key things to think about in relation to partnerships, both at the outset and conclusion Cut out nitrates – another surefire future for farming? Demonstrating nutrient neutrality is complex and requires a long‑term commitment, writes Charles Cowap Legal note: Cladding cases – a result of some significance Stuart Pemble takes a look at the Court of Appeal’s decision on limitation in a claim regarding unsafe cladding Practice points Development potential of flat roof Vectis Property Company Ltd v Cambral Court Management Company Ltd Joint venture: assessment of evidence required in absence of written contract Lucas and another v Gilbert and another Sale of land: caveat emptor does not apply to title defects SPS Groundworks & Building Ltd v Mahil Case summaries Lucas and another v Gilbert and another Joint venture – Fiduciary duty – Undue influence Global 100 Ltd v Jiminez and others Housing – House in multiple occupation (HMO) – Rent repayment order   For more legal articles and to search our extensive archive, visit EG Legal    To send feedback, e-mail jess.harrold@eg.co.uk or tweet @EGPropertyNews