For subscribers, the January 2023 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
- Obtaining relief from termination of an option to renew – Hush Brasseries Ltd v RLUKREF Nominees (UK) One Ltd.
- An electronic signature on a transfer of equity – Hudson v Hathway.
- Contributing to a mistaken registration – Brelsford & Ors v Providence Estate Ltd.
- Restrictive covenant building schemes – Livett & Anor v Hennings & Anor.
- Planning conditions requiring highway dedication – DB Symmetry Ltd & Anor v Swindon Borough Council.
- Rents geared to surrendered underlease rents – Rail for London Ltd & Anor v London Borough of Hackney.
- Construing a reserved right as a covenant – Dunward Properties Ltd v Isaac.
- Rents on a 1954 Act lease renewal – Old Street Retail Trustee (Jersey) 1 Ltd v GB Healthcare Limited.
There is also coverage of:
- Changes to the electronic communications code under the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022.
- Commencement of the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act 2021.
- Law Society warnings about SDLT refund advice companies.
- First registration applications after death
Published on 3 January 2023.