Advice for landlords on dealing with anti-social behaviour in the [temporary] absence of possession
Events of the last few months have proved challenging on many levels. One area which…
July 23, 2020 By Helen Thomas
Can you sell a plot where the developer is not yet the registered owner of the property?
In some circumstances a Developer or Housing Association might want to sell a plot where…
July 1, 2020 By Kate Westlake
What is Shared Ownership?
The shared ownership scheme has been around for some time now but there is often…
July 1, 2020 By Kate Westlake
An art buff, a landlord and a tenant: who owns street art?
Picture this – it’s a sunny September morning in Kent. You’re a tenant and operate…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
Getting to the root of the problem – tree roots and nuisance claims
Tree roots may affect neighbouring land irrespective of whether the roots themselves encroach across the…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
Calling all landlords – are your service charges reasonable?
A residential service charge is paid by leasehold property owners to the landlord or, as…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
Can a landlord be liable for their tenant’s actions?
Private nuisance is where a person does something on their own land which causes an…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
PIF! Misrepresentation, disputes and disclosure
If you have previously sold a property or are in the process of selling one…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
Short term lets and breaches of covenant
There have been a number of issues in recent years concerning the use of short…
July 1, 2020 By Helen Thomas
Residential Property Market Reopening
The property market began reopening on 13 May as a result of the updated Government…
July 1, 2020 By Helen Thomas
Impact of the Tenant Fees Act 2019
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019. Please review the…
July 1, 2020 By Helen Thomas
Defective premises and inspections
A case heard in the Court of Appeal is an essential reminder to residential landlords…
July 1, 2020 By Helen Thomas