For subscribers, the January 2019 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
The extent to which motive is relevant under 1954 Act ground (f) – S Franses Ltd v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd.
Statutory vesting of highway land – Southwark LBC & City of London Corp v Transport For London.
The effect of a disclaimer of freeholds – Sleight v The Crown Estate Commissioners.
Compensation for listing as an asset of community value – St John Ambulance v Teignbridge District Council.
How fraud does not prevent an adverse possession claim – Rashid v Nasrullah.
What is a ‘mistake’ for rectification purposes? – Antoine v Barclays Bank Plc.
In addition, there is coverage of:
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
A Law Commission consultation on commonhold.
Consultation on reform of the Community Infrastructure Levy.
A new Land Registry Form ADD.
Updated guidance on VAT and transfers of going concerns.
Japanese knotweed – impact on mortgage lending.
Published on 2 January 2019.
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