For subscribers, the May 2018 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
An entire agreement clause does not preclude implying terms – J N Hipwell & Son v Szurek.
Tenants’ covenants against applying for planning permission – Rotrust Nominees Ltd v Hautford Ltd.
Interpreting easements – Pennant v Watkin Jones & Sons Ltd.
Losing SDLT relief for higher threshold interests – Goode Cuisine Company Ltd v Revenue and Customs.
Constructive trusts in property development – Generator Developments Ltd v Lidl UK GMBH.
Service by electronic means under the Party Walls Etc. Act 1996 – Knight v Goulandris.
Town and village green registration/statutory incompatibility – Lancashire CC, R (on the applic. of) v DEFRA.
Licences to use converted to easements – The Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond v 4-6 Trinity Church Square Freehold Ltd.
In addition, there is coverage of:
Enforcing positive covenants by making use of rentcharges.
A consultation response on business rates.
A consultation response on the home buying and selling process.
Appeals from the Property Chamber.
A consultation response on beneficial ownership of overseas companies.
Land Registry practice guide changes on official searches.
Updated CPSEs.
Published on 1 May 2018.
Property PSL