Property Disputes
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If you own or invest in a multi-block residential development, a recent Court of Appeal decision should be on your radar. In SGL 1 Ltd v FSV Freeholders Ltd [2026]...
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Ashtons Legal has appointed three new partners as the firm continues its strategic growth across the East of England. Zoe Hodge, David Marsh and Mark Wrinch bring significant expertise in...
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A court decision has recently upended decades of established practice in commercial property law, which may affect thousands of landlords and business tenants across England and Wales. What Changed? For...
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A recent Court of Appeal decision has sent a clear message to developers: planning permission does not automatically override restrictive covenants in a lease. In Great Jackson Street Estates Ltd...
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When a tenancy comes to an end, most landlords expect the tenant to hand back the keys and move on. However, that does not always happen. Sometimes a tenant stays...
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“Involuntary bailment” occurs when a person or entity comes into possession of another’s property without their consent or agreement. In property disputes, this commonly arises when goods are left behind...
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The concept of an ‘easement’ is one that many people are familiar with. It is a legal right to use or enter another person’s land for a specific purpose. It...
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Property ownership brings many rewards, but it can also present unexpected challenges. One of these is the issue of natural nuisances. Unlike noise or boundary disputes, which clearly arise from...
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Cooper v Ludgate House Ltd and Powell v Ludgate House Ltd [2025] EWHC 1724 (Ch) The High Court has handed down a landmark decision in Cooper v Ludgate House Ltd...
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When a dispute arises, whether in business or your personal life, time isn’t always on your side. If you’re thinking about making a legal claim, it’s important to know that...
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If you are a commercial tenant, your lease may set out that your landlord has to keep the structure and shared parts of the building in repair. When that does...
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Every so often, we come across a Land Registry entry that just is not right. A boundary line might be in the wrong place. A name might be missing. A...
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