The HC has heard a case which opens with the following somewhat exasperated lines: ‘This case is a classic example of how confusing and embittered property ownership can become within a family when it is not clearly recorded in writing, exacerbated by the absence of wills from the parents. This is multiplied as the dispute …
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We reported in our July/ August 2024 edition (p3) on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Most of it is not in force, but the Act did introduce an important change to the rentcharges regime, effective from 24 July 2024. From this date, the Act abolishes the s121 LPA 1925 remedies for the ‘historic’ …
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The CA has heard a case which considered, among other things, whether an order under s19(1) Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 creates an interest in land. The CA summarised the appeal as follows: ‘1. This appeal is concerned with the process by which tenants may purchase the freehold of premises pursuant to the Landlord and …
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