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How far back can service charges and rent be recovered?
Recovery Time Limits for Service Charges and Rent Explained Whilst it should not occur, it is unfortunately a more common problem than it should be. The
How to deal with contractual provisions for amending service charge contributions under the lease.
How to Amend Service Charge Contributions Under a Lease The Upper Tribunal’s recent decision on the case of Braganza -v- Riverside Group Ltd deals with the common
FTT imposes irrelevant conditions to grant of dispensation
FTT Imposes Irrelevant Conditions in Dispensation Cases Where Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 has not been followed or there has been
When should the Tribunal make a s.20C Order in relation to costs
Understanding S.20C Costs Orders: When the Tribunal Should Make One Many (incorrectly) consider the First Tier Tribunal to be a ‘no costs’ jurisdiction and thus
Be careful what you do if your Tenant dies
Be careful what you do if your Tenant dies We are grateful to Nearly Legal for highlighting this interesting County Court case on the issue
Clarity for landlords where leases are unclear on who is responsible for certain repairs
Responsibility for Repairs When Leases Are Unclear A decision of the First-tier Tribunal in August 2023, brought to our attention by Robert Bowker of Tanfield
Section 21 Notices – Return of Tenancy Deposits by Cheque or Bank Transfer?
How to Return a Tenancy Deposit Before a Section 21 Notice Why would a landlord need to return a deposit? You will no doubt be
Radcliffe Investments Limited -v- Meeson and other leaseholders of Park Rise, Trafford Plaza – Unreasonable Waking Watch Costs
Radcliffe Investments Ltd v Meeson – Waking Watch Cost Recovery Case This week’s legal update looks at yet another decision of the Tribunals following the
