CPI Update – Issue 87 – February 2011

The February 2011 issue of the CPI Update contains:
Case law commentary on:
Interpreting group assignment provisions in lease – K/S Victoria Street v House of Fraser (Stores Management);
Confirmation that merger of a lease does not happen automatically – EDF Energy Networks (EPN) Plc v BOH Ltd & Ors;
Implying terms into overage agreements – Renewal Leeds Limited v Lowry Properties Limited;
Dealing with the unexpected in joint venture agreements – Bellway Homes Limited v Beazer Homes Ltd;
Local land charges; what description is required for listed buildings – Barratt & Anor v Ashford Borough Council;
An unsuccessful challenge to Land Registry policy on adverse possession – Diep v Land Registry;
Breaching planning conditions with commercial parking – Suburban Property Investment Limited v DCLG.
Legislative developments in relation to:
Some minor changes to VAT on property.
Climate change issues:
– DECC discussion papers on proposed changes to CRC;
– EPC consultation;
– Green Building Management Toolkit.
Planning Policy Guidance on Transport.
Community Infrastructure Levy – draft charging schedule for London.
Practical comment on:
Dispute resolution – should a third party act as an expert or arbitrator?
Contract deposit – should deposit be held by an agent or a stakeholder?
Client accounts – protection of deposited money.
SDLT – a clampdown on avoidance schemes.
Published 31st January 2011.