Insights

Nyree Applegarth, Partner and Head of Property Disputes, looks at an interesting party wall award claim – and why it is important to act swiftly if damage occurs.

Many commercial landlords have decided to introduce a policy that they will only let space to tenants that meets certain benchmarks relating to their environmental credentials and sustainability targets.

Nyree Applegarth, Partner and Head of Property Disputes advises residential landlords considering vacant possession of their property to act now.

Nyree Applegarth, Partner and Head of Property Disputes, reflects on the first full trial judgement relating to building safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

This is part of a package of measures to expedite the remediation of unsafe cladding in multi-occupied residential buildings.

I recently took part in an RICS dilapidations conference where it was very encouraging to see that the agenda was dominated by considerations of green dilapidations and a commitment to sustainability.

Prior to the pandemic, cases on lease renewal terms were few and far between. As I’ve commented before, that’s all changed and the amount of new rent payable on lease renewal has now become a very hot topic.

In the current climate, lease assignments are a hot topic as many business occupiers might be deciding to leave their current premises to relocate to bigger premises - or perhaps they want to wind down their business altogether.

I, therefore, reviewed the decision in Prime London Holdings 11 Ltd v Thurloe Lodge Ltd with some interest as this appears to be the first time that the High Court has considered the applicability of the Act.

New-builds, in particular, tend to have restrictive covenants in place and people often fall foul of the rules by offering business services from home, such as dog grooming or beauty therapies.

I have commented many times previously on the ongoing litigation surrounding cladding claims and fire safety concerns, which came to the fore following the Grenfell fire in 2017.

I have commented many times previously on the ongoing litigation surrounding cladding claims and fire safety concerns, which came to the fore following the Grenfell fire in 2017.