Insights

A terminal dilapidation claim is a claim made by a landlord for financial compensation at the end of a lease.

Boundary wall collapses are classic areas for neighbour disputes, made worse because a wall, even a small one, can cost a significant amount to rebuild and repair.

One key element that can significantly impact a landlord's recovery in terminal dilapidation claim is the diminution in value.

Is it the fact that we live on a densely populated island fuelling the increase in the number of nuisance neighbour cases brought before the Courts?

Can a developer rely on an existing easement of a single-track road to build new houses and give the homeowner access rights?

A common area of dispute relates to the extent of the landlord's obligations and whether significant work needs to be done

In this article, we will examine how section 18 affects dilapidation claims and the implications for landlords and tenants.

I have walked over a neighbour's land for 30 years; I don't have an express right of way, but can they stop me from walking over their land now?

As a homeowner, it's important to understand fence ownership and other garden laws so you know your rights and responsibilities and avoid potential conflicts with your neighbours.

Sweeper clauses are designed to help landlords recover unexpected property maintenance or repair costs.

In conveyancing in England and Wales, the common law principle of caveat emptor, 'let the buyer beware,' applies.

Recent research shows that approximately 28% of neighbour disputes stem from fences, walls, hedges, boundaries and shared space.