VAT and relaxation of the permitted development rights…
...possible legal implications for landowners and tenants. The recent change to the permitted development rules has been…
January 29, 2023 By Kate Theophilus
Serving notice on an incorrectly identified tenant
The recent decision in OG Thomas Amaethyddiaeth CYF v Turner [2022] EWCA Civ 1446 has…
December 5, 2022 By Thomas McCullagh
Ground Rent – what are the new rules?
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 will come into force this year having received…
September 12, 2022 By Kate Westlake
ELMS – The UK’s Environmental Land Management Scheme
What do we know about the UK's Environmental Land Management Scheme, a.k.a. "ELMS"? And how…
August 23, 2022 By Tom Graham
What is the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill?
What do commercial landlords and tenants need to know about the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill…
July 31, 2022 By Aimee Barrable
Social Housing Update – report findings and inquiry
What are the latest social housing sector updates that you should be aware of? This…
December 14, 2021 By Helen Thomas
Fire Safety Defects – who is responsible for the costs?
Who is responsible for the repair and maintenance costs of fire safety defects? Following the…
December 14, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
Court refuses to include Covid clause in lease renewal
The County Court has refused to include a ‘Covid clause’ in a 1954 Act lease…
November 12, 2021 By Mike Davies
Renting Out Land For Use By Unusual Animals – what you need to know
If you are renting out land for use by unusual animals such as alpacas, llamas,…
August 31, 2021 By Tom Graham
Cladding & Fire Safety Work – who pays for it?
Following the Grenfell tragedy, there has been widespread concern about the safety of tall buildings,…
May 13, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
Charities and Coronavirus – information for tenants with a commercial lease
As we see restrictions starting to relax amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, it is important to…
May 4, 2021 By Tim Walmsley
Housing Update – possession proceedings
As if anyone needs reminding, we are now one year into the “new normal” and…
March 18, 2021 By Helen Thomas