Long-leaseholders of flats in a building in central London brought a claim seeking a declaration that they enjoyed rights to park on an adjacent private road. The County Court found...
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/30/section/123/enacted It is generally accepted that liability (or potential liability) of landlords has increased drastically since the implementation of The Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) on 28 June 2022. We...
Where a commercial tenant and its guarantor entered into an authorised guarantee agreement and a sub-guarantee of an authorised guarantee agreement, did a later restructuring plan of the business release...
In our latest blog, Senior Associate Katie Edwards provides a short and focused summary on the key amendments to limitation periods in the Defective Premises Act (DPA) following the introduction...
One of the many legislative changes arising out of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) is the establishment of The Building Safety Regulator (“BSR”), a national organisation embedded in the...
Where a tenant wished to exercise the break option contained in its lease, was the break payment payable by the tenant to the landlord subject to VAT? The background In...
JB Leitch successfully represented the landlord in this case, defending an application by leaseholders for assessment of reasonableness and payability of service charges at a residential block of premium apartments...
Trainee Solicitor Katie Orr summarises a recent case success for JB Leitch at the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (Wales) in regard to application under Section 27A Landlord and Tenant Act 1985...
This Court of Appeal decision follows our report on the High Court’s judgment in this case earlier this year. The High Court found in favour of the defendant company, deciding...
Amongst the multitude of legislative changes in the sector brought about by the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”), are reforms to the law in respect of new build home warranties....
This final arbitration award applies s.15 of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022, determining that relief was to be granted to a tenant from its payment of a protected rent...
Where a freeholder did not use a roof structure of a property demised to leaseholders, could the freeholder be responsible for repairs to the structure and were costs of such...
The purpose of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) is to give protection to leaseholders on a sliding scale, particularly in circumstances where the landlord or an associate is responsible...
In our previous report, the Upper Tribunal considered an appeal as to whether a freeholder was entitled to charge a £30 fee for service of a s.166 notice to leaseholders...
The Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) makes several changes to already existing legislation in England and Wales including the proposed insertion of two new sections to the Landlord and Tenant...
The JB Leitch Real Estate team took part in the Liverpool Santa Dash on the 4th December to raise money to support a small initiative that sends football kits and...
Where a notice was served by a landlord requiring access to a property for the purposes of inspection, was the notice defective for failing to contain sufficient information? Further, had...
The higher risk building (“HRB”) regime is a key component of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”). Found within parts 3 and 4 BSA, the regime introduces various reforms to...
This arbitration considered ss.15 and 16 of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022, assessing the viability of the tenant’s business and its eligibility for grant of relief from payment of...
The Upper Tribunal considers an appeal by a landlord following a decision by the First-tier Tribunal which concluded that costs incurred by implementation of a waking watch were not reasonably...
The purpose of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) is to give protection to leaseholders and to hold those considered directly responsible for creating building safety defects to be held...
JB Leitch represented the landlord in its successful defence to a First-tier Tribunal application made by leaseholders in respect of the costs incurred in repairing a retaining wall adjacent to...
Where an option registered against the freehold of a property contained pre-conditions to allow a grant of relief from forfeiture to be made, had such conditions been satisfied and could...
The Upper Tribunal considers an appeal of a First-tier Tribunal decision which found against a leaseholder in an application for determination of reasonableness of service charges, whereby a decision was...
In this latest successful application by JB Leitch on behalf of our landlord client, the First-tier Tribunal has granted dispensation from the consultation requirements of s.20 Landlord and Tenant Act...
We’re delighted that the JB Leitch Real Estate team have been acknowledged by HM Land Registry this week for an “impressive record of submitting high-quality applications”. The note also recognises...
Following the High Court’s decision in Hush Brasseries Ltd v RLUKREF Nominees (UK) One Ltd and another [2022], this report considers whether a call option constitutes a proprietary interest such...
We’re celebrating Apprenticeship Week 2023 and the pathways we provide for talented and hardworking learners across the firm. We’re also proud of the commitment, energy and enthusiasm our apprentices contribute....
Many readers may be aware that this week saw the Supreme Court hand down judgment in the high-profile and long running Aviva V Williams case. The outcome represents a significant...
Where repairs are made to an essential lift at a retirement living block of flats, could the repair costs be recovered from assured tenants by way of service charge? The...
The Supreme Court has recently handed down its decision in this key case which discusses whether certification of service charge – and by extension, certification in other property and commercial-related...
In a family dispute over the ownership of a property, was a claim for adverse possession an abuse of process? Could the claim succeed where service charges had been paid...
JB Leitch receives recertification for ISO 27001 This week JB Leitch is pleased to announce that it has received recertification in the world class ISO 27001:2013 standard for Information Security...
S.124 of the Building Safety Act 2022 introduces Remediation Contribution Orders, which may be made by the First-tier Tribunal to require a specified party to make payments to a specified...
Having begun as a Paralegal, Aisling is a Trainee Solicitor in the Technical & Complex team and deals with client retainers. Aisling’s varied duties also include assisting fee-earners on non-litigated...
Last week, the Supreme Court unanimously decided that RROs cannot be made against a superior landlord in Rakusen v Jepsen [2023] UKSC 9. Legal Director Phil Parkinson summarises the case...
Where a break notice was served by a tenant four years before the intended break date, was the notice valid and the lease terminated effectively? The background In Vistra Trust...
The Supreme Court has handed down its judgment in this long-running claim for nuisance by leasehold owners of flats opposite the Tate Modern in London in respect of the gallery’s...
The Court of Appeal considers whether a notice served under s.13 of the Housing Act 1988 was valid where the stated date for the increase in rent differed from the...
The best legal advice from the leading experts in building safety and Tribunal matters. The potential liability of landlords has increased significantly since the implementation of the Building Safety Act,...
Having begun as a Paralegal, Aisling is a Trainee Solicitor in the Technical & Complex team and deals with client retainers. Aisling’s varied duties also include assisting fee-earners on non-litigated...
Long-leaseholders of flats in a building in central London brought a claim seeking a declaration that they enjoyed rights to park on an adjacent private road. The County Court found...
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/30/section/123/enacted It is generally accepted that liability (or potential liability) of landlords has increased drastically since the implementation of The Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) on 28 June 2022. We...
Where a commercial tenant and its guarantor entered into an authorised guarantee agreement and a sub-guarantee of an authorised guarantee agreement, did a later restructuring plan of the business release...
In our latest blog, Senior Associate Katie Edwards provides a short and focused summary on the key amendments to limitation periods in the Defective Premises Act (DPA) following the introduction...
One of the many legislative changes arising out of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) is the establishment of The Building Safety Regulator (“BSR”), a national organisation embedded in the...
Where a tenant wished to exercise the break option contained in its lease, was the break payment payable by the tenant to the landlord subject to VAT? The background In...
JB Leitch successfully represented the landlord in this case, defending an application by leaseholders for assessment of reasonableness and payability of service charges at a residential block of premium apartments...
Trainee Solicitor Katie Orr summarises a recent case success for JB Leitch at the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (Wales) in regard to application under Section 27A Landlord and Tenant Act 1985...
This Court of Appeal decision follows our report on the High Court’s judgment in this case earlier this year. The High Court found in favour of the defendant company, deciding...
Amongst the multitude of legislative changes in the sector brought about by the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”), are reforms to the law in respect of new build home warranties....
This final arbitration award applies s.15 of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022, determining that relief was to be granted to a tenant from its payment of a protected rent...
Where a freeholder did not use a roof structure of a property demised to leaseholders, could the freeholder be responsible for repairs to the structure and were costs of such...
The purpose of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) is to give protection to leaseholders on a sliding scale, particularly in circumstances where the landlord or an associate is responsible...
In our previous report, the Upper Tribunal considered an appeal as to whether a freeholder was entitled to charge a £30 fee for service of a s.166 notice to leaseholders...
The Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) makes several changes to already existing legislation in England and Wales including the proposed insertion of two new sections to the Landlord and Tenant...
The JB Leitch Real Estate team took part in the Liverpool Santa Dash on the 4th December to raise money to support a small initiative that sends football kits and...
Where a notice was served by a landlord requiring access to a property for the purposes of inspection, was the notice defective for failing to contain sufficient information? Further, had...
The higher risk building (“HRB”) regime is a key component of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”). Found within parts 3 and 4 BSA, the regime introduces various reforms to...
This arbitration considered ss.15 and 16 of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022, assessing the viability of the tenant’s business and its eligibility for grant of relief from payment of...
The Upper Tribunal considers an appeal by a landlord following a decision by the First-tier Tribunal which concluded that costs incurred by implementation of a waking watch were not reasonably...
The purpose of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) is to give protection to leaseholders and to hold those considered directly responsible for creating building safety defects to be held...
JB Leitch represented the landlord in its successful defence to a First-tier Tribunal application made by leaseholders in respect of the costs incurred in repairing a retaining wall adjacent to...
Where an option registered against the freehold of a property contained pre-conditions to allow a grant of relief from forfeiture to be made, had such conditions been satisfied and could...
The Upper Tribunal considers an appeal of a First-tier Tribunal decision which found against a leaseholder in an application for determination of reasonableness of service charges, whereby a decision was...
In this latest successful application by JB Leitch on behalf of our landlord client, the First-tier Tribunal has granted dispensation from the consultation requirements of s.20 Landlord and Tenant Act...
We’re delighted that the JB Leitch Real Estate team have been acknowledged by HM Land Registry this week for an “impressive record of submitting high-quality applications”. The note also recognises...
Following the High Court’s decision in Hush Brasseries Ltd v RLUKREF Nominees (UK) One Ltd and another [2022], this report considers whether a call option constitutes a proprietary interest such...
We’re celebrating Apprenticeship Week 2023 and the pathways we provide for talented and hardworking learners across the firm. We’re also proud of the commitment, energy and enthusiasm our apprentices contribute....
Many readers may be aware that this week saw the Supreme Court hand down judgment in the high-profile and long running Aviva V Williams case. The outcome represents a significant...
Where repairs are made to an essential lift at a retirement living block of flats, could the repair costs be recovered from assured tenants by way of service charge? The...
The Supreme Court has recently handed down its decision in this key case which discusses whether certification of service charge – and by extension, certification in other property and commercial-related...
In a family dispute over the ownership of a property, was a claim for adverse possession an abuse of process? Could the claim succeed where service charges had been paid...
JB Leitch receives recertification for ISO 27001 This week JB Leitch is pleased to announce that it has received recertification in the world class ISO 27001:2013 standard for Information Security...
S.124 of the Building Safety Act 2022 introduces Remediation Contribution Orders, which may be made by the First-tier Tribunal to require a specified party to make payments to a specified...
Last week, the Supreme Court unanimously decided that RROs cannot be made against a superior landlord in Rakusen v Jepsen [2023] UKSC 9. Legal Director Phil Parkinson summarises the case...
Where a break notice was served by a tenant four years before the intended break date, was the notice valid and the lease terminated effectively? The background In Vistra Trust...
The Supreme Court has handed down its judgment in this long-running claim for nuisance by leasehold owners of flats opposite the Tate Modern in London in respect of the gallery’s...
The Court of Appeal considers whether a notice served under s.13 of the Housing Act 1988 was valid where the stated date for the increase in rent differed from the...
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