Legal Update – Service of notices and demands by email – is it valid?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.aIt’s Legal Update time of the week again. This week, and again as a result of requests from subscribers, we set out guidance on whether you can validly serve demands and notices upon property owners by email or […]
Newsflash: New Building Safety Minister Appointed
Alex Norris MP Appointed New Minister for Building Safety Following Rushanara Ali’s resignation, Alex Norris MP has been appointed as the new Minister for Building Safety. In addition to his current portfolio as Minister for Local Growth, Norris will oversee: Building safety, regulations, the Building Safety Regulator, and remediation The Grenfell Inquiry response Grenfell Community, […]
Legal Update – Can I install a door bell camera at my flat?
It is Legal Update time of the week again. This week we go very topical at the request of one of our subscribers and tackle the ever increasing “issue” of door bell cameras and whether or not a leaseholder (or their tenant) can lawfully install one at the flat. The answer is far from black […]
Grenfell, Seven Years On: TPI calls on the next government to finish the job of fixing unsafe buildings
TPI Calls on the Next Government to Finish the Job of Fixing Unsafe Buildings Seven years have passed since the tragic night when Grenfell Tower was engulfed in flames, leaving an indelible scar on our collective conscience. Today, as we remember the 72 lives lost, The Property Institute (TPI) stands in solidarity with the survivors […]
Plymouth Block Management Newsletter June 2024
Welcome to the June 2024 Newsletter from Plymouth Block Management. We areexcited to bring you insights into the dynamic world of property management and toshare the latest updates about our company. We understand the evolving perceptions,expectations and needs in our industry and will pass on the coming changes tolegislation to help you understand your rights.
Japanese Knotweed, Damages and the Supreme Court – Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council [2024]
The focus of this week’s Legal Update looks at the decision handed down earlier this month by the Supreme Court on the issue of claims against neighbouring owners for compensation arising from the invasion of Japanese Knotweed, something relevant to any owner of land. The Supreme Court allowed the Council’s appeal in proceedings where Mr Davies, […]
Navigating the Challenges: A Property Agent’s Journey Amidst Rising Complaints
In the bustling world of real estate, the life of a property agent is often a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. However, over the past two years, amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the journey has taken a concerning turn. Complaints have surged, creating a ripple effect that challenges both agents and agencies […]
How far back can service charges and rent be recovered?
Whilst it should not occur, it is unfortunately a more common problem than it should be. The issue under discussion in this Legal Update is where the payer of service charges, rent or estate rent charges is not pursued for some reason where they have neglected, or elected not, to pay charges due and demanded. How long […]
How to deal with contractual provisions for amending service charge contributions under the lease.
The Upper Tribunal’s recent decision on the case of Braganza -v- Riverside Group Ltd deals with the common questions affecting the ability of the landlord to amend service charge proportions where the lease provides for them to do so. The questions dealt with in this case were :- Brief summary of the Braganza case Dr Braganza was the […]
FTT imposes irrelevant conditions to grant of dispensation
Where Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 has not been followed or there has been some other failure in the consultation process when it comes to the carrying out of qualifying works (see here), or qualifying works under qualifying long term agreements (see here), or the entering into of a qualifying long term agreement […]
