Insights

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.

Can a landlord of a residential property come back and ask for additional service charges long after a financial year has ended?

We are often asked to advise clients on their rights of way, most often in circumstances where a neighbour might have blocked the right-of-way and upset the client.