Legal health check for rural businesses
Stephens Scown is here to help farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses identify areas where they…
May 31, 2023 By Brittany Allen
‘True’ Conditions Precedent – has my permission been lawfully implemented?
A notale case acts as a useful reminder that planning conditions which seek to prevent…
May 5, 2023 By Chris Tofts
The Defective Premises Act – who can make a claim?
If you are the owner or leaseholder of a property which has defects rendering it…
March 7, 2023 By Jim Gorrod
Selling the farm – an easier way
Putting a farm on the market is a once in a lifetime event for many…
March 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Permitted development right – Variations
There is a difference between the limitations on the applicability of a permitted development right…
February 28, 2023 By Duncan Tilney
Agricultural Occupancy Conditions – in perpetuity?
Planning partner Chris Tofts explains why Agricultural Occupancy Conditions (‘AOC’) can provide challenges in relation to…
February 21, 2023 By Chris Tofts
The Defective Premises Act – when is a dwelling “fit for habitation”?
When is a dwelling "fit for habitation" under the Defective Premises Act 1972? The Defective…
December 15, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Energy efficiency regulations and commercial landlords
In the current climate, energy efficiency has risen up the priority list for many property…
November 25, 2022 By Tim Walmsley
Case Study – the enforceability of a restrictive covenant
How enforceable is a restrictive covenant? We look at a recent case. The recent Court…
October 26, 2022 By Mike Davies
What is the legal definition of Agriculture?
It may seem obvious, but the legal definition of agriculture should be of great interest…
September 19, 2022 By Nigel Coveney
Rural tenancies – issues to be wary of!
Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs) have been around for well over 20 years now but a…
September 19, 2022 By Ian Thomas
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