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22.3.2024 | James Mayall

The Death of Section 21: A Review of the...

The 2019 Conservative Manifesto made a commitment to end “no fault evictions”. This has now been set out in the proposed...

22.3.2024 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Client successful in TOLATA proceedings

The case related to proceedings under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (“TOLATA”) in respect of joint...

23.1.2024 |

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill and Service...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was introduced to Parliament on 27 November 2023 with the aim of delivering on the government’...

23.1.2024 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Know your Rights (of Way)

If you have a question or concern over a right of way on your property, it is important to seek...

23.1.2024 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Party Wall Etc Act 1996 v Common Law

The case of Power & Kyson & Shah [2023] EWICA Civ 239 brought in question the interrelationship between common law and the...

27.10.2023 | Shilpa Mathuradas

The Building Safety Act 2022

This much awaited Act was introduced into Parliament on 5th May 2021 as a consequence of the Hackitt Report on Building...

22.8.2023 | Shilpa Mathuradas

“Reasonableness” of Service Charges

It is well known that the relevant costs that a landlord incurs in the provision of services, repairs improvements, maintenance...

5.2.2023 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Japanese Knotweed: Knot in my backyard again!

Many will have read the recent case in which a furniture designer pursued his seller successfully after he moved into...

9.6.2022 | Shilpa Mathuradas

TOLATA Claims

What are trusts of land? Property ownership is not always a straightforward legal issue, particularly where the parties are cohabitees...

8.6.2022 | James Mayall

Right to Light Explained

What is the Right to Light? The right to light is a type of ‘easement’ – a legal right giving property...

8.6.2022 | James Mayall

Landlords and the Dangers of Rent-to-Rent

Rent-to-Rent refers to the practice of landlords letting a whole property to a tenant (usually a limited company), which is...

9.11.2021 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Can I Still Claim Adverse Possession?

What is Adverse Possession aka Squatters’ Rights? The principle of “adverse possession” commonly known as “squatters rights” is a principle...

5.10.2021 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Buying a Property with a Party Wall Agreement

Introduction to buying a house with a party wall agreement Buying a property can already be a stressful process but...

26.6.2021 | Shilpa Mathuradas

The Risks Of Buying Properties Off Plan!

Buying Property Off Plan The Daily Mail reported that 300 families a week have to move into shoddy newly built homes....

8.5.2020 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Easements Explained

What is an Easement? An easement is the right to use someone else’s land or property that you do...

6.2.2020

‘Glass in Hand’ Lecture – Should we be nervous...

Hampstead residents will be able to find out about their legal rights when trees damage or overhang their property, next...

11.10.2019 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Government eviction reforms “risk increasing delays”

Government plans to end so-called ‘no fault’ evictions – and at the same time expand what amounts to a good reason...

18.7.2019 | Shilpa Mathuradas

New Builds, Poor Standards!

This week’s Dispatches programme examined allegations of shoddy standards, poor customer care and excessive profits from one of Britain’...

10.4.2019 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Tenant Fees Act 2019 – Landlords & Letting Agents be Warned

On 12 February 2019, the Tenant Fees Bill received Royal Assent and comes into effect on the 1 June 2019 The Act prevents landlord...

23.9.2018 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation to be...

In an attempt to raise standards for all relevant Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), changes are afoot and come into...