For subscribers, the November 2017 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
Rights to light easements acquired by tenants – Metropolitan Housing Trust Ltd v RMC FH Co Ltd.
Excluding “permitted dispositions” from overage clauses – Burrows Investments Ltd v Ward Homes Ltd.
Adverse possession claims – Souaissi v Tingle.
Changing the use of dominant land – Fitzpatrick & Ors v Spencer & Beange.
Enforceability of restrictive covenants – Doberman v Watson.
In addition, there is coverage of:
The newly announced Land Transaction Tax rates in Wales.
Guidance on the MEES regulations for residential property.
Consultation/call for evidence on the conveyancing process.
Consultation on the role of managing agents.
Consultation on the RICS service charge code (4th Edition).
A proposed commencement of the new Electronic Communications Code.
Overage drafting – excepted dispositions.
Advising tenants on AGA liabilities.
New address for notifying an option to tax.
Land Registry – priority of applications.
Land Registry – pre-emption rights.
Code of Conduct – conflicts of interests.
Published on 31 October 2017.
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