Property cases

A landlord must be competent to oppose statutory lease renewals.

Silence re break clauses can be golden.

An obligation to use best or reasonable endeavours may have onerous consequences if it is enforceable.

Landlords pay for tenant Insolvency.

Court of Appeal stresses neighbours need to mediate and not litigate.

Court rejects technicalities to achieve a just result.

The unpaid vendor’s lien may be unavailable if a property is surrendered.

Technology & Construction Court Jurisdiction

Solicitors acting for lenders may pay a heavy price for carelessness.

Failure to engage in alternative dispute resolution can prove costly.