Case Law and Tribunals

Our comprehensive hub for navigating the legal landscape of property disputes and regulations. In this section, we delve into precedent-setting cases, legal interpretations, and tribunal decisions that shape property law and governance.

10 minute guide to forfeiture for non-payment of service charges

Barrister Amanda Gourlay offers a simple audio guide to forfeiture.

8 March 2021
Ramjotton-v- Prafulchandra-Patel [2021]

This recent appeal heard in the Upper Tribunal turned on the financial liabilities of landlords and tenants.

22 February 2021
Kensquare Ltd v Baokye [2020]

The service charge dispute encompassed various issues, including the recoverability of legal costs incurred during the proceedings under the service charge paid by lessees. Click 'open'.

26 January 2021
Powell & Co Investments Ltd v Aleksandrova [2021]

This appeal turned on whether a factual findings report certified by a Chartered Accountant was sufficient to satisfy the terms of the lease.

23 January 2021
Price v Mattey [2021]

This case turned on whether or not a mistake in a service charge demand would invalidate that demand.

21 January 2021
Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Ltd v Williams and others [2021]

This important case turned on the effect of s.27A(6) of the LTA 1985, of lease provisions on service charge apportionment.

18 January 2021
Mohammed Majeed Faiz, Shakeela Faiz, SASSF Ltd v Burnley Borough Council [2021]

An appeal in a case relating to waiver of forfeiture.

14 January 2021
Bentham v Lindsay Court (St Annes) RTM Co Ltd [2021]

This recent case considered the interaction in law between the Right to Manage and the appointment of a manager.

14 January 2021
Rees v Earl of Plymouth [2020]

In this agricultural appeal, the Court of Appeal considered the principles which apply to the interpretation of a landlord’s right of entry in a lease, and a landlord’s reserved rights more generally.

12 January 2021
Williams v Aviva Investors Ground Rent [2020]

Where a landlord demands service charges from leaseholders in apportionments that differ from those stated in the leases, are such sums payable by the leaseholders?

12 January 2021

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