Property Disputes
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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (‘RRA’) received royal assent on 27 October 2025, marking a significant milestone in tenant protection legislation. Several provisions in the Act depend on commencement orders...
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Break clauses are a common feature in both residential and commercial leases, giving either the landlord or the tenant the ability to bring the lease to an end earlier than...
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The Law Commission has released an interim update on proposed changes to business tenancies currently governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. These reforms could reshape how commercial landlords...
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Property disputes often involve complex legal and factual issues requiring specialised knowledge. Experts, such as surveyors, valuers, engineers, and other professionals, play a crucial role in providing impartial analysis and...
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Consultations on proposals to increase minimum efficiency standards for privately rented homes in England and Wales by 2030 are underway. This follows our previous article: Update to the Renter’s (Reform)...
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The Renters Right (Reform) Bill is expected to become law after Easter 2025. It is anticipated that it will introduce a single system for periodic tenancies and abolish Section 21...
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The case of Oliver Southgate v Adam Graham [2024] EWHC 1692 (Ch), provides guidance on the legal remedies available in respect of loans of cryptocurrency and illustrates the complications surrounding...
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The Party Wall Act 1996 (“PWA”) is a crucial piece of legislation designed to regulate building works that may affect shared walls or structures between adjoining properties. Enacted in 1996,...
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Making sure a commercial property is well maintained is one of a landlord’s key priorities, and it is almost as important as getting in the rent. Under a full repairing...
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A concern for many landlords and tenants alike is the possibility of another pandemic. This case tested whether the courts would be willing to impose pandemic protection terms. Following the...
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Before the coronavirus struck, the options for landlords looking to recover commercial rent arrears were extensive. Depending on the circumstances, you could use the statutory commercial rent arrears recovery procedure...
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Don’t hold your breath before 4 May: A Landlord’s Guide to Chasing Bad Debts. Since March 2020 the Government has introduced a raft of protections to protect Tenants from financial...
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