The June 2013 issue of the CPI Update contains:
Case law commentary on:
Repayment of overpaid rent under tenants’ break clauses – Marks and Spencer Plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services;
How restrictive covenants and pre-emption rights may fail to protect overage clauses – Cosmichome Ltd v Southampton City Council;
Land registration and the use of cautions against first registration – Turner v Chief Land Registrar;
Avoidance of business rates through charitable relief – Public Safety Charitable Trust v Milton Keynes Council;
Is a mixed user building a “house” under the Leasehold Reform? – Henley v Cohen;
Implied repairing obligations in commercial leases – Gavin v One Housing Group Ltd.
Legislative developments in relation to:
Changes to the Use Classes Order.
Consultation on ownership and maintenance of private water pipes.
Practical comment on:
Lease termination and its effect on incumbrances.
Good faith, fiduciary relationships and implied fiduciary duties in commercial property contracts.
The CLLS Certificate of Title – an updated form of questionnaire for the 7th edition
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings – a new form for Pre-Return Banding Checks.
Land Registry – updated practice guides.
The Law Society’s practice note on flood risk.
Residential conveyancing – the new Property Information Form.
Published 2nd June 2013.
Property PSL