CPI Update 164 – January 2018

For subscribers, the January 2018 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
Whether service charge costs are “reasonably incurred” – Cos Services Ltd v Nicholson & Willans.
Serving a section 146 notice too early – Toms v Ruberry.
Whether an agreement is a lease or a licence – Gilpin v Legg.
Obtaining an injunction for breach of covenants – Humphrey v Rogers.
Acting against a former client – Western Avenue Properties Ltd v Soni.
In addition, there is coverage of:
The commencement of the new Electronic Communications Code.
Energy efficiency – proposed amendment of the MEES Regulations.
Energy efficiency – republished guidance on EPCs.
The Law Commission’s 13th programme of reform.
The Government’s consultation response on unfair practices in residential leaseholds.
Revised ATED annual amounts.
A consultation on assessing business rates for multi-occupied properties.
Balancing the professional conduct duties of confidentiality and disclosure.
A further update to the Land Registry practice guide on easements.
Published on 2 January 2018.