Property cases
Analysis and discussion on property cases
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Daejan Investments v Benson
21st Jan 2011
Landlords may not recover service charges for major works if they fail to consult properly with tenants.Read article -
Glentree Estates, Beauchamp Estates & Savills v Favermead Ltd
21st Dec 2010
Commission agreements need to be carefully worded.Read article -
Churchill v Temple
14th Dec 2010
An obligation requiring “vendors’ consent” to alterations ceased with the original vendors’ death.Read article -
Fairstate Limited v Atef Sarian
29th Nov 2010
Badly drafted Guarantees may be ineffective.Read article -
Silver Queen Marine Ltd v Persia Petroleum Services
18th Nov 2010
Parties need to be careful not to settle disputes prematurely.Read article -
Re North East Property Buyers Litigation
09th Nov 2010
The seller in a sale and leaseback must ensure his new lease has priority over the buyer’s mortgage.Read article -
London Tara Hotel Limited v Kensington Close Hotel Limited
01st Nov 2010
Open, unforced use of a road for 20 years without the owner’s consent can establish a legal right.Read article -
Peaceform Limited v Cussens & Others
16th Oct 2010
Great care must be taken to ensure that the contents of notices are correct as simple errors can render important notices ineffective.Read article -
Morgan v Pooley
07th Oct 2010
The Morgans agreed to buy a house from the Pooleys for £1.66 million. It was a substantial house in beautiful countryside with 2 acres of grounds.Read article -
HKRUK II (CHC) Limited v Heaney
03rd Sep 2010
Developers must not proceed without first resolving right to light claims by adjoining occupiers.Read article