The September 2008 issue of the CPI Update is attached below. Click to open the attachment. This update contains:
Case law commentary on:
Yeoman’s Row Management Ltd v Cobbe – Development land, proprietary estoppel and constructive trusts
R (on the application of Lewis) v Redcar & Cleveland BC – Village greens and the effect of prohibition signs, and deference to other uses
Landlord Protect Ltd v St Anselm Development Co. Ltd – Landlord and tenant – guarantees and other security for performance
Asda Stores Ltd v Salya Investments Ltd – Rent review, and whether to disregard improvements
Manton Securities Limited v Nazam – 1954 Act – Tenancy at will
Tekegac v Emmott – 1954 Act – Section 26 request
Platform Funding Ltd v Bank of Scotland plc – Professional negligence and property fraud – what is a surveyor’s duty of care?
Anglo Continental Educational Group v Capital Homes – Sale of land – Implied term as to price
Leonora Investment Company Ltd v Mott MacDonald Ltd – Landlord and tenant – Service charge
Legislative developments in relation to:
Land Registry changes – Amendments to the Land Registration Rules
Community Infrastructure Levy update – a DCLG policy statement
The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 – a miscellany of provisions
The Commons Act 2006 – Registering common land and TVGs
Planning – the need for Environmental impact assessments
Planning consultation – Changes to PPS6: Planning for Town Centres
Property tax – Finance Act 2008 Royal Assent
Practical comment on:
Boundaries – Trespass; evidence of location
Easements – Varying the route
New homes – new rules for disclosure of incentives by housebuilders
Law Society Practice Note – Telegraphic transfer fees
Published 1st September 2008.
Property PSL