CPI Update 231 – August 2023

For subscribers, the August 2023 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:

  • The release of an overage restriction – Carlton Vale Limited v Gapper.
  • Equitable liens under agreements for lease – Williams & Anor v Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Ltd.
  • Concurrent leases and the Electronic Communications Code – Vodafone Ltd v Potting Shed Bar and Gardens Ltd.
  • Pre-emption rights under the LTA 1987 – Prescott Place Freeholder Ltd & Ors v Batin.
  • Assignment of a common parts lease – Alma Property Management Ltd v Crompton.
  • Adverse possession and reasonable beliefs – Rowlands v Bishop.

There is also coverage of:

  • Updating duties for the Register of Overseas Entities.
  • Consultation on unresponsive occupiers under the Electronic Communications Code.
  • Building safety – higher risk buildings registrations.
  • Business rates consultation – avoidance and evasion.
  • RICS rights to light consultation.
  • The Building Safety Act 2022 for residential conveyancers.
  • Using Land Registry Form B restrictions.

Published on 31 July 2023.