Uncertainty in contract terms
A recent decision by the Supreme Court has resulted in a contract with a missing…
March 20, 2019 By Catherine Mathews
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Defective premises and inspections
A case heard in the Court of Appeal is an essential reminder to residential landlords…
March 14, 2019 By Helen Thomas
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Builders and consultants take heed – the Defective Premises Act applies to you!
If you are a builder or professional involved in the construction of new houses then…
March 14, 2019 By Sian Barrett
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Right to rent v human rights
Right to Rent checks under the Immigration Act 2014 have been found to be incompatible…
March 12, 2019 By Richard Bagwell
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Restrictive covenants: beware developers!
The recent case of Alexander Devine Children’s Cancer Trust (1) v Millgate Developments Limited (2)…
February 28, 2019 By Michael Davies
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When is a village green not a village green?
When you think of a village green, what comes to mind? Cricket matches on freshly…
February 21, 2019 By Richard Bagwell
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Properties next to water – Riparian rights and liabilities
Having access to water can be a very valuable right, whether that is to use…
February 20, 2019 By Richard Bagwell
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New protection for tenants – the Tenant Fees Act 2019
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 was passed on 12 February 2019 as part of a…
February 18, 2019 By Richard Bagwell
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Can you acquire the right to commit a nuisance?
Commercial or industrial use of land can often cause an impact on adjoining land as…
February 13, 2019 By Richard Bagwell
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Leading property lawyer joins Stephens Scown
A property litigation expert, ranked in Band 1 for Chambers with over two decades of…
February 12, 2019 By Stephens Scown
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Recovering your legal costs on the Small Claims Track
The courts have a three tier track system to separate claims according to their value.…
February 6, 2019 By Laura Britton
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Improvement works: Could do better
In November last year the High Court issued a reminder as to the need for…
January 9, 2019 By Helen Thomas