Liquidated Damages and Termination
It is well known that construction projects often overrun and this can cause problems for…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
What to look out for in Collateral Warranties
Collateral warranties are stand-alone contracts under which contractors, sub-contractors and professional consultants warrant to third…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
Residential Occupiers in Adjudication Proceedings
The Construction Act 1996 states that parties to a construction contract have the right to…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
Payment Milestones in Construction Contracts
Parties to construction contracts are free to agree their own payment terms, subject to the…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
Break clauses: a reminder that strict compliance is usually required
Questions about the interpretation and conditions attached to contractual notices have produced a great deal…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
An art buff, a landlord and a tenant: who owns street art?
Picture this – it’s a sunny September morning in Kent. You’re a tenant and operate…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
Changes to the Housing Act 1988 – an end to no fault evictions
The Government has announced plans to repeal section 21 Housing Act 1988 (“HA 1988”), thereby…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
Part 36 Offers: what are they and how do they work?
Part 36 of the Civil Procedure rules governs “Part 36 Offers”. Making a Part 36…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
Getting to the root of the problem – tree roots and nuisance claims
Tree roots may affect neighbouring land irrespective of whether the roots themselves encroach across the…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
Calling all landlords – are your service charges reasonable?
A residential service charge is paid by leasehold property owners to the landlord or, as…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
Dilapidations and inherent defects – who is liable for an inherent defect?
If you are the tenant of a commercial property, there is likely to be a…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
Can a landlord be liable for their tenant’s actions?
Private nuisance is where a person does something on their own land which causes an…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones