The CA has recently heard a case which raised a point of ‘some general importance’ on the construction of s7 Interpretation Act 1978. The CA summarised the position thus: ‘1. … This section, which re-enacts a materially similar provision in s. 26 of the Interpretation Act 1889 (“IA 1889”), provides as follows: “7 References to …
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Property practitioners must keep a close eye on the progress through the legislature of the Renters Rights Bill. Much legislation on leasehold and other matters has been proposed in recent years and has fallen by the wayside – but the government seems committed to this Bill which will see the biggest change to the private …
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If the above changes are introduced, property practitioners may find themselves advising clients to pursue mediation for landlord and tenant disputes. Note that the Property Redress Scheme has rebranded and is now called ‘Property Redress’ and there is a new-look website. It is one of two government approved schemes covering the sales and letting sector. …
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The UT (Lands Chamber) has heard an interesting appeal from the FTT (Property Chamber) involving breach of covenant of a lease. A property was converted into flats without planning permission – the court had to consider whether a term could be implied into the lease that a tenant would comply with its legal obligations. The …
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