Insights

The UK government is committed to the country reaching net zero by 2050 and, as a result, developers are facing increased scrutiny when it comes to looking for alternatives to demolishing buildings and putting new ones in their place.

Nyree Applegarth, Partner and Head of Property Litigation, looks at what green leases mean to landlords and tenants

I have dealt with disputes including mooring rights and whether a prescriptive easement could be granted concerning a foreshore. It never ceases to amaze me what new points can be taken and litigated.

Whilst our headquarters in the centre of the Black Country do not afford a view of green lush countryside, we are increasingly aware that our close and wider environment need immediate consideration and protection.

Nyree Applegarth, a Partner and Head of Property Disputes, examines the recent case of a tenant who brought a deposit penalty claim against his landlord for not properly protecting his deposit.

Nyree Applegarth, a Partner and Head of Property Disputes at Higgs LLP, looks at how rising energy costs could change the commercial tenant-landlord relationship.

Nyree Applegarth, a Partner and Head of Property Disputes at Higgs LLP, looks at the implications of new smoke and carbon monoxide regulations on private and social housing landlords.

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.