For subscribers, the May 2016 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
The correct service of a break notice – Levett-Dunn & Ors v NHS Property Services Ltd;
Obliging overage chargees to sign section 106 agreements – Redrow Homes Ltd v Martin Dawn (Leckhampton) Ltd;
Community Infrastructure Levy on mezzanine floors – R (on the application of Orbital Shopping Park) v Swindon BC;
Interpreting repair and alterations obligations – South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust v Laindon Holdings Ltd;
Forfeiture for insolvency in long leases – LSREF III Wight Ltd v Gateley LLP;
Deed of rectification changing demised property – Isaaks v Charlton Triangle Homes Ltd;
More property fraud – Purrunsing v A’Court & Co (a firm) & Anor.
In addition, there is coverage of:
The Housing and Planning Bill consultation on starter homes;
Town and country planning – GPDO amendments;
The SDLT higher rate charge and alternative finance relief;
Problems with the registration of easements in leases;
The new Protocol for Licences to Alter;
A new SDLT form to reclaim tax when replacing a main residence;
New Land Registry correspondence addresses.
Published on 2 May 2016.
Property PSL