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Opinion  |  03:08:20
Q&A: The expiry of the stay on possession proceedings – what happens next?
During the COVID-19 pandemic almost all forms of possession proceedings and enforcement action have been stayed. This means that, for parties currently involved in such proceedings, they have no choice but to wait until the stay period is over before they can continue their Court action.
Opinion  |  28:04:20
Coronavirus Act 2020: good news for private sector tenants but perhaps less so for landlords
The Coronavirus Act 2020 came into force on 26 March 2020 in England and Wales and will be in place until 30 September 2020. The legislation covering assured shorthold tenancies, regulated tenancies and fully assured tenancies has made changes to the notice period for Section 21 notices and Section 8 notices.
right of way over development land
Opinion  |  07:02:20
How to prevent private and public rights over potential development land
For landowners who own land with development potential, preventing the creation of public and private rights of way over land by long user is always an issue. Such rights can devalue the development potential, or even make development unrealistic when small sites are concerned.
Landlord rent house keys
Opinion  |  09:01:20
Law Commission Valuation Report Proposals – will anything change?
The Law Commission has published its eagerly awaited proposals on their options for reforming the law on valuation in the acquisition of the freehold of leasehold properties and lease extensions. The Law Commission was tasked with exploring options to reduce the cost of lease extensions and freehold purchases. This not only has legal implications but also political implications as by making the process cheaper for leaseholders, freeholders could lose out.
Opinion  |  08:07:19
Tree Preservation Orders – property developers, ignore them at your peril
A recent case has highlighted the risks posed to property developers by Tree Preservation Orders (TPO), this article sets out the facts of the case and provides out some guidance to help developers who have a site that is a subject to a TPO.
Opinion  |  01:10:18
Don’t ignore new HMO licensing rules – Unlimited fines for non-compliance
New legislation came into effect on the 1st October 2018 which will impact over 170,000 landlords. The legislation widens the definition of large HMOs and is designed to limit overcrowding in house shares. Non-compliance can result in unlimited penalties and therefore it is vital that landlords are aware of whether these changes are relevant to their properties.
Opinion  |  22:04:16
Ransom strips: the bank balance burdens brought on by boundary blunders
When buying a property there are a many things to consider; the crime rates in the area, the surveyor’s report, the potential returns of investing in commercial property, the proximity of a river to name just a few. In most cases, issues are resolved during a purchase, the purchaser moves in and lives happily ever after. However, as was the case recently with a professional gambler, a property owner may be shocked to later discover that their humble abode is surrounded by a strip of land they thought was theirs but is, in fact, owned by someone else.
Opinion  |  17:11:15
Challenging a residential service charge – should tenants pay first and dispute later?
As unpalatable as it may be for a tenant to make a payment for something which they do not believe to be reasonable, the “pay now, challenge later” option is often considered to be less risky.
Opinion  |  19:10:15
The pitfalls of residential tenants running a business from home
In recent years we’ve seen a trend of more and more people working from home. But did you know that in the case of rented property, this can change the legal relationship between the landlord and tenant, from a residential tenancy to a business one?
Opinion  |  16:09:15
Can landlords recover their legal costs from tenants?
Can landlords recover their legal costs from tenants if they win at court or a property tribunal?
Uncategorised  |  08:05:14
Dealing with squatters in your property
Recent figures from the Metropolitan Police indicate that prosecutions for squatting in London have fallen dramatically in the eighteen months since the legislation making squatting illegal in residential properties came into force. In the first few months prosecutions hit a peak of 28 in a single month but are now steady at single figures. The legislation therefore appears to be effective in deterring squatters from entering peoples’ homes.
Opinion  |  06:03:13
Planning permission for pony paddocks?
We often have clients wishing to buy small parcel of land from the local farmer to keep ponies or horses in, but they often don’t realise that there may be planning issues. Simply because...