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Forfeiture of a leaseWhen can a landlord exercise the right to forfeit a lease?Forfeiture is a landlord’s right to bring a lease to an end as a result...
Specific performance of property agreementsIf a party to a property agreement fails to comply with its obligations, the other party may wish to apply...
Can a tenant retract a notice to quit previously served to exercise a break clause in an assured shorthold tenancy before expiry of the notice?Whether...
Occupiers’ liabilityOccupiers' Liability Act 1957Under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 (OLA 1957), an occupier of property owes a common law duty of...
Quick guide to common time limits for property disputes lawyersThis Practice Note details the deadlines for carrying out some of the more common tasks for property disputes lawyers, together with links to further information. It is not an exhaustive list of the deadlines that might apply to each
There are three parties to a contract (A, B, and C) with separate obligations. In the mistaken belief that A had a release from B, A and C exchanged contracts. However, B had not signed the contract or released A. C has obligations in the contract to take actions with B under B’s obligations in the
In an application under section 14 of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA 1996), can the court make an order for 'partitioning' under TOLATA 1996, s 7? If so, what does partitioning mean? Can the claimant ask the court to divide the land comprised in the trust so that the
Negligence in property valuationThis Practice Note deals with the duty of care owed by valuers, and the extent of their liability to buyers, sellers and mortgagees for inaccurate valuations, including the margin of error permitted to valuers, the measure of damages, contributory negligence of
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