The March 2012 issue of the CPI Update contains:
Case law commentary on:
Whether planning permission permits a nuisance – Coventry (t/a RDC Promotions) v Lawrence & Shields;
The implications of property fraud where fictitious law firms are used – Lloyds TSB Bank Plc v Markandan & Uddin (A Firm);
Unreasonable interference with easements – Barrie House Freehold Ltd v Merie Bin Mahfouz Co. (UK) Ltd;
Easements – Accommodation of dominant land – Kennerley v Beech & Anor;
Nuisance caused by tree root damage – London Borough of Islington v Elliott.
Legislative developments in relation to:
Changes for charities under the Charities Act 2011.
Town and village greens – section 15(4) Commons Act 2006 ceases to be of use.
Contaminated land – new updated Statutory Guidance.
Law of distress – will there be a start date for commercial rent arrears recovery?
Practical comment on:
Assigning part of a lease.
Charity dispositions – the need to satisfy advice requirements.
Using a Land Registry form LL restriction to avoid property fraud.
Undertakings in residential property.
Pre-contract enquiry consultations – CPSEs survey, and the property information form.
SRA warning on SDLT avoidance schemes.
HMRC updated DOTAS guidance.
Published 29th February 2012.
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