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UK Trespass and possession orders: Get out of my kitchen!

In our recent article, we explored how to pre-empt and prevent anticipated trespass on your land through injunctions. But what do you do when it’s too late for that, and your property ...

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UK: Tenant fit-out works in higher-risk buildings

Under the regulations brought into force in the wake of the Building Safety Act 2022, works to existing buildings – including tenant fit-out works - can require regulatory...

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UK Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Law Commission report delayed

The Law Commission’s review of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 was announced in Spring 2023, with a consultation paper – setting out the existing law, the problems with it, and ...

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UK Building Safety Act update: building assessment certificates, the golden thread and what’s coming next

2024 has brought with it a raft of new building safety legislation. Here is an update on what’s new – particularly in relation to building assessment certificates and the golden ...

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UK Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Top cases of 2023 and what they mean for lease renewals in 2024

Even though we’re well into the new year, the top 1954 Act cases of 2023 continue to provide helpful guidance on approaching lease renewals in 2024. Here are the key themes to look...

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Deposits for property options: UK High Court gives a timely reminder

In IAA Vehicle Services Limited v HBC Limited, the High Court concluded that a deposit under the Standard Conditions of Sale fell due as soon as an option to purchase a freehold property...

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UK Court of Appeal: Service charge not payable for litigation costs

In 89 Holland Park (Management) Limited v Dell & Dell, the largest ever UK residential service charge dispute, the Court of Appeal has refused to allow a landlord to recover the legal...

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Going, going, gone! UK High Street Rental Auctions introduced

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (LURA), which introduced the concept of high street rental auctions, received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. Part 10 of LURA allows local...

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UK Supreme Court gives green light for anti-trespass injunctions to stop “newcomers”

In Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others, the Supreme Court has confirmed that injunctions can be imposed to prevent “newcomers” from...

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