Insights
13th October 2022
Commercial rent recovery – what powers do landlords possess?
When commercial tenants put rent on the backburner, it’s often a result of cash flow problems which can leave commercial landlords seriously out of pocket. There are stringent…
Insights
7th October 2022
Landlords! This is your six-month warning!
The current legal requirement for commercial lettings is that your building must have an EPC rating of at least an “E” if you intend to grant a new…
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…
Insights
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…
Insights
30th March 2022
Clarity on the External Wall System 1 (EWS1)
Following the introduction of the External Wall System 1 (“EWS1”) form in 2019, it is fair to say that confusion erupted across the residential property market. Building owners…
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…
Insights
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…
Insights
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…
Insights
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…