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Repairing Obligations: Whether a Landlord Was Entitled to Undertake Repairs Using a System Which Required Additional Apparatus (Triplark Ltd v Calvert and others – 2024)

Where a heating system maintained by individual leaseholders required repair, was the landlord entitled to action the repair using additional apparatus to the existing system? The background In Triplark Ltd...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/repairing-obligations-whether-a-landlord-was-entitled-to-undertake-repairs-using-a-system-which-required-additional-apparatus-triplark-ltd-v-calvert-and-others-2024/

Breach of Covenant: Whether Acceptance of Rent by an Agent Amounted to a Waiver of Breach of Lease (The Tropical Zoo Ltd v Hounslow LBC – 2024)

Where a leaseholder breaches a lease term, does the acceptance of rent by a managing agent amount to a waiver of that breach? The background In The Tropical Zoo Ltd...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/breach-of-covenant-whether-acceptance-of-rent-by-an-agent-amounted-to-a-waiver-of-breach-of-lease-the-tropical-zoo-ltd-v-hounslow-lbc-2024/

“Voidable…But Not Void’ A New Paradigm for Non-Compliance with Statutory Procedure? (A1 Properties (Sunderland) Ltd v Tudor Studios RTM Co. Ltd – 2023)

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court has this week dismissed an appeal where failure to serve a claim notice on a landlord was found not to invalidate the transfer...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/blogs/voidablebut-not-void-a-new-paradigm-for-non-compliance-with-statutory-procedure-a1-properties-sunderland-ltd-v-tudor-studios-rtm-co-ltd-2023/

Whether an Earlier Settlement Agreement Prevented a Landlord from Seeking Forfeiture (29 Buckland Crescent Management Company Ltd v White – 2024)

Where a leaseholder has breached the repair covenants in its lease, is the landlord prevented from seeking forfeiture as a remedy where an earlier settlement agreement is in place? The...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/whether-an-earlier-settlement-agreement-prevented-a-landlord-from-seeking-forfeiture-29-buckland-crescent-management-company-ltd-v-white-2024/

The JB Leitch Team’s Worthy Goals

This week our very own JB Leitch football team again participated in the Business Fives Liverpool football tournament against a wide range of local and regional firms, reaching the semi-finals....

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/the-jb-leitch-teams-worthy-goals/

JB Leitch Success in Complex High Court Proceedings

JB Leitch secures vesting order, premium, arrears & costs for landlord & management company clients in complex High Court proceedings JB Leitch acted for our landlord and management company clients...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/blogs/jb-leitch-success-in-complex-high-court-proceedings/

Service Charge: Whether a Landlord Had Conducted Adequate Statutory Consultation with Leaseholders (Ambercrown Ltd v Perrett and another – 2024)

Where a landlord proposed to undertake major works, did it conduct a consultation procedure sufficient to satisfy the requirements of s.20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985? The background...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/service-charge-whether-a-landlord-had-conducted-adequate-statutory-consultation-with-leaseholders-ambercrown-ltd-v-perrett-and-another-2024/

Service Charge: Whether Costs of Works Commissioned by a Leaseholder Were Recoverable Through the Service Charge (Thirty One Crescent Grove Ltd v Atherden – 2024)

Where a leaseholder commissioned internal decoration works, were the costs of such works recoverable from other leaseholders through the service charge? The background In Thirty One Crescent Grove Ltd v...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/service-charge-whether-costs-of-works-commissioned-by-a-leaseholder-were-recoverable-through-the-service-charge-thirty-one-crescent-grove-ltd-v-atherden-2024/

Joseph Black

Joseph’s main roles include preparing and sending Section 146 Notices, preparing possession claims and correspondence with lessees and lenders in order to settle outstanding balances.

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/joseph-black/

Finn Wilder

Finn’s main duties involve the preparation of and issuing Part 8 claims. He also prepares and sends S.146 Notices whilst corresponding with clients, lessees and lenders.

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/finn-wilder/

Lainey Corlett

Elaine shares the company values of delivering excellent service, maintaining clear communication, and supporting a professional working environment. Through her experience and commitment, Elaine plays a key role in the...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/lainey-corlett/

Charlotte Crossley-Smith

Charlotte works within the technical and complex team, assisting with complex property litigation matters and service charge disputes. Her work focuses on matters within the First-tier Tribunal in respect of...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/charlotte-crossley-smith/

Amy Burdett

Amy deals with technical and complex matters involving legal action through the Courts and Tribunals. Amy works on areas involving injunctions, consultation dispensation applications, service charge reasonableness and applications to...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/amy-burdett/

Aimee Ford

Aimee is part of the Technical and Complex team, supporting Fee Earners on a wide range of property litigation and service charge disputes. Her role covers cases before the First-tier...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/aimee-ford/

Jemma McDermott

Jemma collects statements and land registry documents to create case files for clients. She meticulously reviews each document to ensure accuracy in the case file setup. In addition, Jemma logs...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/jemma-mcdermott/

Kane Smith

Kane is a Paralegal on the Client Relationships team, primarily dealing with clients to ensure all their needs and expectations are met. He handle queries and any issues that may...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/kane-smith/

Rights of First Refusal: Whether Qualifying Tenants are Entitled to Acquire the Freehold of an Estate Containing Multiple Buildings

Where a landlord serves notices under s.5 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, how should the statutory procedure be interpreted where an estate comprises multiple buildings? The background In...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/rights-of-first-refusal-whether-qualifying-tenants-are-entitled-to-acquire-the-freehold-of-an-estate-containing-multiple-buildings/

New Rankings Success Positions JB Leitch as “Real Specialists”

This week the Legal 500 rankings for 2025 were released, which sees JB Leitch hold its high position in Tier 3 for property litigation, alongside some of the largest firms...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/new-rankings-success-positions-jb-leitch-as-real-specialists/

Civil Procedure: Whether the Court was Right to Strike Out a Claim Due to Delays Caused by its Own Processes (Keith v Benka and Another – 2023)

The Court of Appeal considers an appeal against the striking out of a claim where lengthy delays were partly attributable to the court’s own errors. The background In Keith v...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/civil-procedure-whether-the-court-was-right-to-strike-out-a-claim-due-to-delays-caused-by-its-own-processes-keith-v-benka-and-another-2023/

The Meaning of Contractual Reasonableness: Issues to be Decided by the Court of Appeal

Update to: https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/rational-or-reasonable-a-recent-case-highlights-clarifies-the-meaning-of-contractual-reasonableness/ In respect of the Upper Tribunal’s decision following the leaseholders’ appeal earlier in 2024, permission has now been granted for the landlord to appeal to the Court...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/the-meaning-of-contractual-reasonableness-issues-to-be-decided-by-the-court-of-appeal/

Briony Beasor

Briony is a Facilities Assistant at JB Leitch, primarily responsible for managing the incoming and outgoing post, ensuring it is accurately attached to the correct case files and efficiently delivered...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/briony-beasor/

Ola Olsen

Ola Olsen is a Paralegal at JB Leitch, working within the technical and complex team. Ola assists with property litigation and advisory matters, focusing on issues relating to the Building...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/ola-olsen/

S.20C Orders: JB Leitch Successfully Appeals s.20C Order Made by First-tier Tribunal on Behalf of Freeholder Client

JB Leitch recently received judgment from the Upper Tribunal which successfully set aside a s.20C order made by the First-tier Tribunal (“FTT”) against our client. The background On behalf of...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/s-20c-orders-jb-leitch-successfully-appeals-s-20c-order-made-by-first-tier-tribunal-on-behalf-of-freeholder-client/

Jurisdiction & Costs: Definitive Ruling as to Definition of “Unreasonably” Under Rule 13 of the Tribunal Rules (Lea and others v GP Ilfracombe Management Co Ltd – 2024)

Referencing The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Property Chamber) Rules 2013, this Court of Appeal decision becomes the sector’s definitive ruling as to what constitutes “unreasonably” for the purposes of Rule...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/jurisdiction-costs-definitive-ruling-as-to-definition-of-unreasonably-under-rule-13-of-the-tribunal-rules-lea-and-others-v-gp-ilfracombe-management-co-ltd-2024/

Joshua Edwards

Joshua Edwards is a Legal Administrator at JB Leitch, specialising in streamlining operational workflows and setting up files according to client specifications. With a keen eye for detail and strong...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/joshua-edwards/

Service Charges: Rule 13 & Determination as to What May Constitute “Unreasonable Conduct” (Zaid Alothman Holdings Ltd and others v Better Intelligent Management Ltd and another – 2024)

With reference to The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Property Chamber) Rules 2013, this Upper Tribunal decision discusses what may constitute “unreasonable conduct” for the purposes of Rule 13 (1) (b)....

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/blogs/service-charges-rule-13-determination-as-to-what-may-constitute-unreasonable-conduct-zaid-alothman-holdings-ltd-and-others-v-better-intelligent-management-ltd-and-another-2024/

Right to Manage: Whether a Leaseholder Was Classed as a Qualifying Tenant During the “Registration Gap” (Avon Freeholds Limited v Cresta Court E RTM Company Ltd – 2024)

Where a lease has been recently granted and is not yet registered at the Land Registry, can the leaseholder be classed as a qualifying tenant under the Commonhold and Leasehold...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/right-to-manage-whether-a-leaseholder-was-classed-as-a-qualifying-tenant-during-the-registration-gap-avon-freeholds-limited-v-cresta-court-e-rtm-company-ltd-2024/

Breach of Covenant: JB Leitch Succeeds in Strike Out Application on the Grounds That the Upper Tribunal Does Not Have Jurisdiction

JB Leitch has recently succeeded in an application to strike out a claim on the grounds that the Upper Tribunal did not have jurisdiction to determine an issue relating to...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/breach-of-covenant-jb-leitch-succeeds-in-strike-out-application-on-the-grounds-that-the-upper-tribunal-does-not-have-jurisdiction/

CASE UPDATE: JB Leitch Receives Consent to Appeal to the Court of Appeal in Proceedings Relating to Contractual Interpretation and the Meaning of ‘Reasonable’ in Contractual Disputes.

The meaning of contractual reasonableness: Issues to be decided by the Court of Appeal Update to: https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/rational-or-reasonable-a-recent-case-highlights-clarifies-the-meaning-of-contractual-reasonableness/ In respect of the Upper Tribunal’s decision following the leaseholders’ appeal earlier in...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/case-update-jb-leitch-receives-consent-to-appeal-to-the-court-of-appeal-in-proceedings-relating-to-contractual-interpretation-and-the-meaning-of-reasonable-in-contractual-disputes/

Commonhold: The Freeholder & Managing Agent’s Perspective

David Lowry, Associate Solicitor in JB Leitch Real Estate, provides useful insight and analysis on the much-discussed subject of Commonhold… What is Commonhold? As we are all aware Commonhold is...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/blogs/commonhold-the-freeholder-managing-agents-perspective/

Breach of Lease & Relief from Forfeiture: Whether a Tenant Breached the Permitted Use of a Property Following Suspension from their Regulatory Body (Bijlani v Medical Express (London) Ltd – 2024)

Where a tenant is suspended from practice by their regulatory body and they continue to practice in related areas from their business premises, is there a resulting breach of the...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/breach-of-lease-relief-from-forfeiture-whether-a-tenant-breached-the-permitted-use-of-a-property-following-suspension-from-their-regulatory-body-bijlani-v-medical-express-london-ltd-2024/

Right to Manage: JB Leitch Acts in Key Appeal on the Interpretation of Section 72(3) Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002

The appeal relates to claims for the right to manage three residential buildings located within a single development in Liverpool, comprising five buildings in total. JB Leitch act for the...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/blogs/right-to-manage-jb-leitch-acts-in-key-appeal-on-the-interpretation-of-section-723-commonhold-and-leasehold-reform-act-2002/

Tribunal Procedure: Whether Tribunal Proceedings Were Properly Commenced Where a Fee is Paid Later (Jevan v Athansiadi and Another – 2024)

Where A Party Commences Proceedings In The First-Tier Tribunal But Payment Of Fees Is Made Later, Is The Application Properly Made? The Background In Jevan V Athansiadi And Another [2024],...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/tribunal-procedure-whether-tribunal-proceedings-were-properly-commenced-where-a-fee-is-paid-later-jevan-v-athansiadi-and-another-2024/

Right to Manage: Whether Roof Voids Without Flooring Should Be Included in Internal Floor Area Calculations (Interface Properties Limited v 307 Barking Road RTM Company Limited – 2024)

Where an RTM Company claims right to manage, should roof voids which have not had flooring laid comprise part of the internal floor area calculation of non-residential parts for the...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/right-to-manage-whether-roof-voids-without-flooring-should-be-included-in-internal-floor-area-calculations-interface-properties-limited-v-307-barking-road-rtm-company-limited-2024/

Right to Manage: Decision Handed Down in Key Appeal on the Interpretation of Section 72(3) Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 for the Purposes of an RTM Claim

The Upper Tribunal has handed down its decision in the following two important appeals (heard together), carrying industry-wide interest as to the application of the statutory test under section 72(3)...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/right-to-manage-decision-handed-down-in-key-appeal-on-the-interpretation-of-section-723-commonhold-and-leasehold-reform-act-2002-for-the-purposes-of-an-rtm-claim/

JB Leitch Welcomes a New Managing Director in a Continuing Journey of Operational Development, Growth and Innovation

JB Leitch is excited to announce the appointment of Matt Jarvis as our new Managing Director, who joins us this week. The appointment marks the next step in an exciting...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/jb-leitch-welcomes-a-new-managing-director-in-a-continuing-journey-of-operational-development-growth-and-innovation/

Building Safety Act 2022: Whether Defective Works Presented a Building Safety Risk That Resulted in The Grant of a Building Liability Order (381 Southwark Park Road RTM Company Ltd and others v Click St Andrews Ltd (in liquidation) and another company – 2024)

The High Court addresses whether a developer’s defective works amounted to a building safety risk which constituted a ‘relevant liability’ for the purposes of the Building Safety Act 2022, such...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/building-safety-act-2022-whether-defective-works-presented-a-building-safety-risk-that-resulted-in-the-grant-of-a-building-liability-order-381-southwark-park-road-rtm-company-ltd-and-others-v-click/

Matt Jarvis

As Managing Director, Matt is responsible for the overall performance and direction of the firm, leading a team of more than 150 people. He brings a commercially focused and practical...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/the-board/matt-jarvis/

Lisa Thompson

Lisa is an experienced HR professional with over 12 years of expertise in the field, including 7 years in managerial roles. Holding a BA (Hons) in Business Studies and an...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/senior-management/lisa-thompson/

David Lowry

David Lowry is an Associate in the Real Estate Team at JB Leitch, having joined the firm in 2025. With 20 years of expertise in property law, David is an...

https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/david-lowry/

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