For subscribers, the December 2015 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
The duty to report a price paid when acting for mortgagees – Goldsmith Williams Solicitors v E.Surv Ltd.
Execution of deeds under section 44 CA 2006 – In the matter of Armstrong Brands Ltd (in administration).
The need for default notices when settling liability as a former tenant – Lee v Sommer.
Service charge liabilities after an assignment of a lease – Southwark London Borough Council v Clark.
The effect of non-compliance with a notice to complete – Hakimzay Ltd v Swailes.
Section 2 LP(MP)A 1989 and estoppel – Dudley Muslim Association v Dudley MBC.
The validity in contract law of penalty clauses – ParkingEye Limited v Beavis.
Reporting to clients: the scope of the retainer – Minkin v Lesley Landsberg (practising as Barnet Family Law).
Break right decision out on 2 December – Marks and Spencer v BNP Paribas.
In addition, there is coverage of:
Property taxes announcements in the Autumn statement.
A forthcoming Community Infrastructure Levy consultation.
Planning law – guidance on purchase notices.
1954 Act implications where premises are sub-let.
Land Registry guidance on priorities between contracts and charges.
SDLT – credit and debit card payments.
Published 1 December 2015.
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