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Restrictive Covenant Q&A – How to challenge them

Restrictive covenants is one of the most Googled litigation terms year on year. Understanding what they are; establishing if one impacts you; and...

1954 Act Lease Renewals – a revision of the old or a fresh start?

I work closely with my commercial property colleagues on lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act). We act for both landlords...

Torts Act Notice Q&A – Guidance for Landlords

When a landlord recovers possession of their property, either through eviction or the tenant voluntarily vacating, they typically want the property...

Collective Enfranchisement: What you need to know

Collective Enfranchisement offers leaseholders a valuable opportunity to acquire the freehold of their property, effectively ending their dependence...

Understanding Barriers to Possession

A Guide for Landlords If you’re a landlord looking to regain possession of your property, serving a Section 21 Notice (S21 Notice) to your tenant...

Title disputes and boundary issues

Many people believe that their boundaries and Title plans for their property are clear, and that each boundary is easily identifiable. This is in...

Fire at a rented property – what can the landlord and tenants do?

Tenants typically occupy their rented homes without issues or cause for concern. However, what happens when there is a fire at a rented property?...

Understanding Leasehold Costs: Ground Rent and Service Charges Explained

If you own a leasehold property, you will be liable to pay various additional fees to the freeholder. This includes ground rent and service charges.

Renters (Reform) Bill – Where are we now?

The much-publicised and criticised Renters (Reform) Bill has recently had its second reading in the House of Lords, progressing further in its path...

The Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice

April 2024 saw the launch of the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice. The Code provides guidance to agricultural landlord and tenants...

Lease extension – how can I, and should I?

The term ‘leasehold enfranchisement’ relates to rights enjoyed by certain tenants of residential flats under long leases. For example, the right to...

Unlocking Lease Surrender

The process of surrendering a lease is a nuanced aspect of landlord-tenant relations that demands careful consideration. Trainee Solicitor, Jill...

Addressing the Rogue Builders Challenge

In his latest monthly Q&A, Property Litigation specialist Will Bartley delves into the rising concerns surrounding new-build housing and the surge in...

Rent Review: When is it too late?

We recently published a blog detailing the rent review process and the issues around serving a rent review notice. See Rent Review in Commercial...

What is Forfeiture?

In property law, if the lease expressly provides, forfeiture allows a landlord to re-enter their commercial property following a breach of the...

Ground rents – Government consultation on capping

The Government utilised the King’s Speech last week to introduce further proposals to reform leasehold ownership of homes. One proposal was the...

Rent Review in Commercial Leases

Most commercial leases contain a rent review clause; a mechanism which enables the landlord to review the rent at set intervals. The rent will be...

Everything You Need to Know About Restrictive Covenants

When it comes to real estate, the concept of restrictive covenants plays a significant role in shaping land use and property development. These...

New Landlord Guidance - Understanding the Government's Damp and Mould warning

In his latest monthly Q&A, Property Litigator Will Bartley highlights the importance of the new guidance for private and social landlords regarding...

Landlords' intention to redevelop - Ground F

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act) provides tenants of commercial premises (exclusions apply) a right to renew their lease when the initial...

TOLATA disputes - What happens to jointly owned Property after a break-up or dispute?

Property Litigator Will Bartley, discusses what happens when joint-owners no longer wish to jointly own their Property, and what steps can be taken...

Farm Business Tenancy – How do I bring it to an end?

A landlord under a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) might wish to bring the tenancy to an end for a number of reasons. For example, they may wish to...

Renters (Reform) Bill 2023

After years of delay from its original announcement in 2019, the Renters (Reform) Bill 2023 was finally introduced in Parliament on 17th May. The...

Changes to No-Fault Eviction Rules

UK government’s proposal to limit a residential landlord’s ability to evict tenants without a specific reason, commonly known as “no fault”...

How to Rent Guide 2023

In March this year the Government published a new 'How to Rent' guidance checklist.

In a tangle over Japanese Knotweed...

Options: Yes, No, Don't Know...These were the responses available to a vendor of a property in London whose claim by the purchaser has recently hit...