Leasehold reform
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We need to talk about commonhold
James Brenan argues commonhold’s problems show why leasehold is not “feudal” or “toxic”
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Commonhold v leasehold
Commonhold is used around the world; it can and does work, and should replace residential leasehold
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Labour’s leasehold plans lacks nuance
The opposition has set out radical reform plans for the leasehold system. Are they a step too far?
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Occupational rights: time for a rethink?
Is it time to rationalise occupational rights in leasehold law in favour of a simplified scheme?
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Is commonhold back on the agenda?
James Driscoll considers a continuing consultation proposing reforms to the commonhold legislation
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Leasehold reform’s golden jubilee
On the 50th anniversary of the coming into force of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, John Stephenson reflects on a landmark piece of legislation.
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No holds barred: the future of long leases
James Driscoll considers the potential for leasehold reform – and the possible revival of commonhold
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Le Mesurier and others v Glen International Ltd
Acquisition of freehold — Contract — Frustration — Claimant tenants seeking to acquire freehold — Proceedings compromised on basis of agreement providing for option to purchase — Whether obligation to…
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Wellcome Trust Ltd v Romines and another
Leasehold enfranchisement — Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 — New lease — Purchase price — Jurisdiction of Lands Tribunal on an appeal — Whether a rehearing –…
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MacFarquhar and another v Phillimore and another; Marks v Phillimore and others
Leasehold Reform Act 1967 — Whether a retrospective reduction in rateable value can be taken into account in determining for the purpose of that Act whether the rateable value of…
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Manson v Duke of Westminster and others
Leasehold Reform Act 1967 — Tenant’s right to enfranchise — Whether condition as to ‘low rent’ was satisfied — Application of proviso to section 4(1) of Act that a tenancy…
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R v London Rent Assessment Committee, ex parte St George’s Court Ltd (No 2)
Rent Act 1977 — Consideration of further reasons given by rent assessment committee in response to court’s invitation at previous hearing — At that hearing the judge had found the…