Insights
12th July 2022
When does the beneficiary of a collateral warranty have the right to refer a dispute to adjudication?
A recent decision heard in the Court of Appeal, in the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Limited v Simply Construct (UK) LLP [2022] EWCA Civ 823, has overturned…
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5th July 2022
Building Safety Act 2022 changes to the Defective Premises Act 1972 and the Building Act 1984
There have been many changes brought about by the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) to the way in which multi-occupancy buildings are occupied and constructed. One of the…
News
No-fault evictions
No-fault evictions allow private landlords to evict tenants from their tenancy agreement without providing a reason. With the Government now proposing to ban no-fault evictions, landlords would only…
Insights
27th May 2022
Commercial Premises – the Post Pandemic Position
As many businesses fall back into the swing of the 'new normal', a concern for some operating from rented premises may be dealing with arrears accrued during the…
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25th April 2022
Commencement date confirmed for the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act
Further to our previous article on the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (“the Act”), we advised that the Act was not yet in full effect. The Government…
News
21st March 2022
Ellisons Solicitors strengthens its Dispute Resolution Team in Chelmsford
Ellisons Solicitors has bolstered its Dispute Resolution team in Essex following the appointment and relocation of Associate Solicitor, Emma Jenkins, who will be taking up permanent residence in…
Insights
17th February 2022
UK Government Set to Reform Leasehold and Commonhold Systems
At the moment, the government is keen to implement the recommendations of the Law Commission and make changes to improve the leasehold ownership system. The first of the…
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15th February 2022
An update on the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill
On 8 February 2022, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill received Royal Assent and became the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (“the Act”). The Act, when it…
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11th February 2022
The Supreme Court on the Right to Manage: FirstPort Property Services Ltd (Appellant) v Settlers Court RTM Company Ltd
This article is an overview of the recent Supreme Court decision FirstPort Property Services Ltd (Appellant) v Settlers Court RTM Company Ltd and others (Respondents) [2022] UKSC 1…
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28th January 2022
Court of Appeal clarifies position on amendments to a cladding claim after limitation expires
The Limitation Act 1980 sets out the period within which a claim can be brought following a cause of action accruing. For example, section 5 states that an…