Rights of entry – or to a quiet life?
Edward Francis reviews a Court of Appeal case which re-examined the rules governing landlords’ rights of entry
How’s it looking? Grounds for refusing planning consent
Kate Andrews looks at the case of 89 Holland Park Management Ltd v Hicks [2020] EWCA Civ 758, where the Court of Appeal reviewed the grounds for reasonably refusing consent under a restrictive covenant.
Good covenants make good neighbours – objecting to landlord consent for another flat’s alterations
Jennifer Meech considers a difficult Supreme Court decision where a landlord had granted one tenant a licence to carry out works, contrary to an absolute covenant, and a neighbouring tenant objected.
Court of Appeal overlooks the case of Fearn & Others
Kate Andrews reviews a dismissed appeal concerning private nuisance between neighbours and the Tate Modern Gallery.
Do landlords exercising Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery waive their right to forfeit?
Jennifer Meech comments on a case that clarifies the position for landlords considering taking tenants’ goods to satisfy outstanding rent claims (Brar v Thirunavukkrasu [2019] EWCA Civ 2032).
Licence to drain: Supreme Court grants relief from forfeiture to licensee
Virtual reality – rating valuations based on imaginary tenants
The revised Code for Completion by Post – what’s changed?
Line of duty: do landlords have a duty to inspect for property defects?
Brexit: a continuing cause of frustration?
