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
Relief from forfeiture may be granted to those with a possessory and/or a proprietary interest in the land, the Supreme Court has ruled.
Virtual reality – rating valuations based on imaginary tenants
The estimated value of an unoccupied property can be based on the general demand for similar properties in the area.
Wild west partnerships: who owns what?
Clawback in property transactions: what could go possibly wrong?
In need of a break: constructing break clause pre-conditions
Who pays for a property fraud? Determining liability post P&P and Dreamvar
Granting the ungrantable: fencing easements after Churston Golf Club v Haddock
