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Renters Reform Bill finally introduced to Parliament
Renters Reform Bill finally introduced to Parliament This week’s Legal Update provides news on the long awaited Renters (Reform) Bill (“the Bill”), introduced to the

How not to deal with joint tenancies
Joint Tenancies: Common Mistakes and How Not to Handle Them It is not uncommon that we see, when instructed to deal with a claim for

Guide to Planning Permission for Holiday Rentals |
UK Holiday Lettings: Planning Permission Rules & Requirements We all know about AirB&B, Booking.com and the many other providers out there for renting a house

The Service Charge Recovery Procedure
Understanding the Service Charge Recovery Procedure Whilst most landlords, RMC and RTM Directors and professional managing agents will have the need to appoint lawyers to take action to enforce

Leaseholder or Shareholder? The tale of Morshead Mansions Ltd -v- Leon Di Marco
Leaseholder vs Shareholder in Morshead Mansions Ltd v Leon Di Marco It has been 15 years since the Court of Appeal decision in Morshead Mansions Ltd

Can a RTM company bring proceedings in the Tribunal for a determination of a breach of the lease?
Understanding RTM Companies and Lease Breach Tribunal Proceedings NOTE – On appeal to the Court of Appeal, who ruled at the end of July 2023, the

How not to behave! – Unlawful eviction.
How to Prevent Unlawful Eviction Conduct Whilst the following case of Wu v Chelmsford City Council (2023) EWCA Crim 338 should be a fairly obvious prime example

The potential cost of dispensation from s.20 consultation
Section 20 Consultation Dispensation Costs: What to Expect Those landlords, management companies, managing agents and leaseholders used to dealing with leasehold property will be all
