Legal
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RTM company fails to block rooftop flat development in first case of its kind
The owner of a block of flats has won a court declaration that it is entitled to add a new flat on its roofspace, despite objections raised by the managing…
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Liverpool redevelopment survives world heritage appeal
Plans for a mixed-use redevelopment near Liverpool’s Lime Street station, which will include a student accommodation tower and a hotel, have won the backing of the Court of Appeal.
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Sinclair Gardens Investments (Kensington) Ltd v Avon Estates (London) Ltd
Landlord and tenant Service charge
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Sinclair Gardens Investments (Kensington) Ltd v Avon Estates (London) Ltd
Landlord and tenant – Service charge – Legal expenses – Landlord claiming legal costs incurred in proceedings under section 27A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 – Whether landlord…
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PD conditions challenge opens the door to wider tinkering
In Pressland v London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham [2016] EWHC 1763 (Admin), the High Court considered whether Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990)…
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Reasons challenge sheds light on application of doctrine of incompatibility
In R (NHS Property Services Ltd) v Surrey County Council & Anor [2016] EWHC 1715 (Admin), the Court of Appeal overturned the High Court’s finding that designation of land at…
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Financial Conduct Authority v Asset Land Investment plc and another
Sale of land – Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 – Collective investment scheme – Scheme involving sale of plots of land on various sites to investors with representations regarding…
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A perpetual problem
Mark Pawlowski looks at the law on perpetually renewable leases and makes the case for a repeal of the Law of Property Act 1922
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Financial Conduct Authority v Asset Land Investment plc and another
Sale of land – Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 – Collective investment scheme – Scheme involving sale of plots of land on various sites to investors with representations regarding…
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The future of overseas investment
Nick Saner, Robert Share and James Burton look at how the UK can retain its draw to overseas investors
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Q&A: Applying for relief from forfeiture
Robert Highmore and James Davies address the circumstances where the court may grant relief from forfeiture