The July/August 2011 issue of the CPI Update contains:
Case law commentary on:
What is vacant possession in the context of a break right? NYK Logistics (UK) Ltd v Ibrend Estates BV;
Setting aside preferences; contracts by email? Green (Liquidator of Stealth Construction Ltd) v Ireland;
Specific performance of an allegedly unclear contract – Bashir v Ali;
What beneficial interest is created by an options agreement? UBS Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd v Crown Estate;
Proprietary estoppel lives on despite section 2? Whittaker v Kinnear.
Legislative developments in relation to:
Drainage – the new regulations on adoption of lateral drains and private sewers.
SDLT – how the new relief on bulk purchases of dwellings works.
Climate change – Changes to CRC; changes to EPC requirements; zero carbon homes: Impact assessment.
Land Registry – a new definition of a “conveyancer”.
Bribery – The Law Society’s Bribery Act 2010 practice note.
Planning – Change of use “call for evidence”.
Residential leaseholds – Consultation on Leasehold Valuation Limits.
Easements and covenants – a Law Commission Report.
Practical comment on:
Repair standards under leases.
Section 23(1) of the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995.
Searches and enquiries in relation to the proposed new high speed rail link.
Published 30th June 2011.
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