The November 2012 issue of the CPI Update contains:
Case law commentary on:
The effect of a release in a deed of surrender – Baroque Investments Ltd v Heis and Bewick;
The effect of a surrender and re-grant – Spencer v Secretary of State for Defence;
Rescinding for misrepresentation post-completion – Harsten Developments Ltd v Bleaken;
Restrictive covenants preventing nuisance or annoyance – Coventry School Foundation v Whitehouse;
Town and village green registrations – Barkas v North Yorkshire County Council;
What is a house for residential leasehold enfranchisement purposes – Day v Hosebay Ltd; Howard de Walden Estates v Lexgorge;
Nuisance and Rylands v Fletcher – Stannard (t/a Wyvern Tyres) v Gore;
Planning enforcement notice for a material change of use – Moore v Sec. State for Communities and Local Government.
Legislative developments in relation to:
Assets of community value – the regulations in detail.
Growth and Infrastructure Bill provisions relating to town and village greens.
Price calculation clauses – RPI/CPI consultation.
Community Infrastructure Levy – amendment regulations.
Chancel repair liability – discussion at Westminster.
SDLT – disclosure of tax avoidance.
Boundaries – Property Boundaries (Resolution of Disputes) Bill.
Practical comment on:
Under-leases and the required length of term (the rule in Milmo v Carreras).
Terminating leases – landlords’ break rights.
The City of London Certificate – Long form 7th edition (October 2012).
Land Registry – New Practice Guide 36A on receiver sales.
Land Registry – Form JO for trusts of land.
Land Registry – various updated practice guides.
NHBC – Online acceptance of cover.
Published 1st November 2012.
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