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03 January 2024
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One of the unexpected and perhaps unintended consequences of assured shorthold tenancies disappearing overnight and becoming assured tenancies is that assured tenants have succession rights.
15 November 2024
This brief guide explains some of the different Acts that are important to landlord and tenant relationships and the implications of each.
12 November 2024
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 grants residential tenants (if they are qualifying tenants) a right of first refusal if a landlord proposes to sell the property.
04 November 2024
Since COVID-19, there have been significant delays in buyers getting themselves registered as the owners of properties; in some instances, the delays can last for up to three years.
The recent case of Kwik-Fit Properties Ltd v Resham Ltd [2024] provides useful guidance to any party negotiating terms in a commercial lease renewal.
23 October 2024
There has been a significant increase in property disputes related to party walls and structures. In this article, we outline the most common questions we are asked regarding party wall disputes.
05 October 2024
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, there are different procedures for renewing a lease depending on whether the landlord or the tenant starts the process.
04 October 2024
Cases involving the termination of the lease are never in short supply, even though a landlord’s right to change locks in the event of default by the tenant has long been enshrined in English law.
27 September 2024
Few documents carry the weight of a schedule of dilapidations when dealing with property disputes, particularly those in the context of commercial properties.
20 September 2024
The Renters’ Rights Bill is a piece of legislation that Labour are eager to progress even though it was first introduced under the Conservative government.
A terminal dilapidation claim is a claim made by a landlord for financial compensation at the end of a lease.
11 September 2024
One key element that can significantly impact a landlord's recovery in terminal dilapidation claim is the diminution in value.
07 September 2024