Recent Property Litigation – Page 3

Analysis

Court of Appeal holds law firm accountable for lender's loss

2014-03-20T16:40:00Z

Peter Reekie outlines the findings in the recent case around potential breach of negligence where a law firm is caught out by a fraudster

Feature

Going under

2014-03-11T00:00:00Z

Iain Miller looks at the risks of giving or relying on undertakings, outlines enforcement options, and considers the impact of outcomes-focused regulation

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First place

2014-03-11T00:00:00Z

The old, much criticised leasehold tribunal system was replaced last summer by the new Property Chamber of the First-Tier Tribunal. Michael Donnellan explains the key differences and practical points for landlord and tenant solicitors

Analysis

Serving a section 21 notice - good news for landlords

2014-02-05T12:57:00Z

Peter Reekie examines a recent case clarifying the required notice to terminate a type of assured shorthold tenancy

Feature

The ties that bind

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

The enforceability and modification of restrictive covenants in freehold land present many uncertainties. Michael Poulsom examines how five recent cases might be of assistance 
to practitioners

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Face value

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

The VAT treatment of a transfer of a business as a going concern is a tricky maze to navigate, 
with lots of pitfalls for the unwary. Marlon Appleton explains how it works in practice and 
how to avoid the most common mistakes

Feature

Safe as houses?

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

The recent high-profile Superstrike case has wide implications for landlords and tenancy deposit schemes. Steven Wood, whose firm acted for the claimant, outlines the case and the current legislation covering tenancy deposits

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On the edge

2013-06-12T00:00:00Z

Boundary disputes can be highly emotive for clients, leading them to expensive litigation over tiny areas of land. Philip Hesketh explains how mediation in such disputes can help both clients and solicitors

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A house divided

2013-06-12T00:00:00Z

An increasing number of people are buying property with someone who is not their spouse, and unless there is a declaration of trust in place to determine their beneficial shares of the property, problems could arise when they come to sell, or if they die. Fay Copeland explains

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Together apart

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

Legislation to address the division of joint property on separation now seems to be off the agenda, leaving the position very unclear for cohabitees – and their advisers. Daniel Bromilow explains how to advise cohabiting clients at every stage of their relationship

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Step right up

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

Two recent cases demonstrate the importance for landowners of contesting informal access arrangements over their land. Emma Humphreys explains