For subscribers, the December 2021 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
Whether time is of the essence for an interim service charge demand – Kensquare Limited v Boakye.
A further case on COVID-19 rent arrears – Atmore Centres Ltd v TFS Stores Ltd.
Homeworking and material changes of use – Sage v Secretary of State for Housing, Local Government and Communities.
Reliance and detriment for proprietary estoppel – Earl of Plymouth & Ors v Rees & Anor.
Two cases on negligent design of residential developments – Crest Nicholson Operations Ltd v Grafik Architects Ltd; BDW Trading Ltd v URS Corp Ltd.
There is also coverage of:
Draft legislation to ring-fence COVID-19 arrears.
A Government call for evidence on legislation dealing with COVID-19 arrears.
The Government’s revised Code of Practice on COVID-19 arrears.
The implications for real estate of the National Security and Investment Act 2021.
Climate change and requirements for EV charging points.
Consultation response to changes to the Electronic Communications Code.
A new Land Registry fee order.
Varying deeds – what does the variation aim to achieve?
Land Registry Form RXC amendments.
Land Registry on varying deeds that are electronically signed.
Digital Land Registry applications via the portal.
Published on 1 December 2021.
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