The division of landed estates into smaller units is often productive of disputes which can simmer on for years. In one case which illustrated the point to a tee, timeshare owners had to go to
If you object to planning proposals in your area, it is essential to get legal advice straight away or you could forfeit any legal rights that you may have. In one case, two householders suffered
Commercial mortgages very often specify that the lender’s consent must be obtained before the premises can be let to tenants and, in one guideline case on the point, the High Court has ruled that a
Planning decisions are not written in stone and, with the help of an expert legal team, they can always be challenged through the courts. In one case, a man’s hopes of blocking the erection of
What is a house? Most people would think there is a simple answer to that question but it is an issue that has taxed lawyers ever since the introduction of leaseholder rights to acquire the
Planning conditions which require occupation of rural housing stock by agricultural workers are relatively common and affect some of the country’s most picturesque homes. However, many of them have been in existence for generations and
In a surprising reversal of a 2013 Court of Appeal decision, the Supreme Court has today ruled that a landlord who received rent in advance for an entire quarter when the break notice was effective
Professional advice is always necessary when entering into important transactions and one case clearly revealed the serious consequences of failing to seek it. An elderly couple’s transfer of their home to their son was undone
Defiance of planning laws does not go unpunished and the courts will not relent until compliance is achieved. In one case, a farmer who built a mock Tudor castle in the green belt without planning
In an unusual case upon which the future of a crumbling Victorian pier depended, the High Court has given important guidance on the extent to which the homes of those who are declared bankrupt are
