National property law conference 2020 (6–8 October, London)
Our 19th national property law conference will take place online between 6 and 8 October.
Commentary
Our Spotlights and Commentary are concise, expert-authored updates giving you the information and guidance you need to address the practical impact of recent case law, legislation and practice developments.
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).
As a Section member, you're entitled to four webinars as part of your membership, available live and on-demand
Webinar: updates to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (OnDemand)
Join one of our webinar sessions to find out about updates to our Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS).
Building blocks
Anna Russell-Knee provides a beginner’s guide to section 106 obligations, including their purpose, what to consider when one appears on a local search, and the potential effects of the pandemic on these obligations
