The September 2009 issue of the CPI Update contains:
Case law commentary on:
The award of compensation for misrepresentation under section 37A LTA 1954 – Inclusive Technology v Williamson;
Enforcing undertakings to discharge mortgages – Clark v Lucas Solicitors LLP;
Landlord and tenant – reopening the lease/licence debate – London Development Agency v Nidai;
Overage, and the interpretation of contracts by the House of Lords – Chartbrook Ltd v Persimmon Homes Ltd;
The Insolvency Act 1986 and setting aside charging orders – Nationwide Building Society v Wright;
Landlord and tenant; notice to quit by joint tenants – Hussain v Bradford Community Housing Ltd.
Legislative developments in relation to:
The Land Registry – three sets of regulations commencing on October 1, 2009;
Planning, and the introduction of Community Infrastructure Levy;
Energy efficiency – consultation on changes to the EPB Directive;
Residential leasehold – new restrictions on enfranchisement;
Mortgage repossession – DCLG consultation on possession proceedings against unlawful tenants.
Practical comment on:
Completing transactions making use of the Law Society’s code for completion by post;
Overriding leases – analysing the ability to serve section 17 notices;
Land Registry – a new Practice Guide relating to deeds of variation and rectification;
Land Registry – subtle changes to the Practice Guide on rectification and indemnity;
Insolvency – pre-pack administrations and the Lovells questionnaire;
Land Registry – early completion: the Law Society’s Practice Note; application to first registrations; avoiding additional official copy charges;
SDLT – filing further tax returns.
Published 30th August 2009.
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