Welcome to your weekly round-up of the pick of the content published on EG Legal over the past seven days.
This week, Bill Hanbury and Paul Raeburn continue their evaluation of the pandemic’s impact on dilapidations claims, we offer guidance to those seeking clarification on residential service charge matters, and we highlight the pivotal role that councils can play in ESG.
In addition, Guy Fetherstonhaugh QC and Jonathan Karas QC explain why RICS members should take heart despite recent criticism of its governance, we look at why warehouses are a safe long-term bet, and we ask: why do real estate and the legal sector still fall short when it comes to socio-economic diversity?
Legal news
Court of Appeal hears challenge to government’s changes to PDR rules
Legal features
Q&A: Timely guidance on service charges
Emma Preece and Brooke Lyne offer guidance to those seeking clarification on residential service charge matters
Why warehouses are a safe long-term bet
Ben Tarrant considers the UK’s warehousing boom and offers tips on how to navigate the legal process
Professionalism underpins trust, not governance
Guy Fetherstonhaugh QC and Jonathan Karas QC say RICS members should take heart despite recent criticism of its governance
ESG: the pivotal role that councils can play
Local authorities are in a key position to help green the UK’s buildings, writes David Smithen
Dilapidations in challenging times, part II
Bill Hanbury and Paul Raeburn continue their look at the pandemic’s impact on dilapidations claims
Back to Basics: The state of socio-economic diversity in our sectors
Matt Barnes asks: why do real estate and the legal sector still fall short when it comes to socio-economic diversity?
Practice point
Covenants: restriction on height is practical but money is adequate compensation
Moskofian v Foster and others
Case summary
Stonecrest Marble Ltd v Shepherds Bush Housing Association Ltd
Landlord and tenant – Repairs – Liability
Law reports
Rakusen v Jepsen and others (Safer Renting intervening)
Landlord and tenant – Rent repayment order – Superior landlord
Ralph v Ralph
Title to land – Beneficial interest – Common mistake – Rectification
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