The Live Music Act 2012
The Live Music Act 2012, which received Royal Assent in March, takes part of the licensing regime in a more liberalised direction. And this at a time when the general trend is towards greater control. James Daglish explains
New Service Charge Code
A new edition of the RICS Service Charge Code came into force on 1 October 2011. Managing agents, surveyors, landlords, tenants, lawyers and accountants are all likely to be affected by it at some point, but how?
Imminent Changes To Tenancy Deposit Legislation
Will the coming into force of the Localism Act 2011 on 6 April 2012 mean the end of uncertainty in tenancy deposit protection law?
HS2: In Motion
The Government has this month announced its plans to go ahead with the £33 billion HS2 High Speed Rail link between London and Birmingham, despite widespread public opposition. It is important therefore that those homeowners who may be affected by this new rail network - directly or indirectly - seek detailed legal advice as soon as possible.
Kernott v Jones: A Health Warning
The Supreme Court delivers an important judgment on property rights for unmarried couples which have implications for many cohabiting couples across the country.
Third Party Access to Private Unlicensed Gas and Electricity Networks - Landlords and Tenants
Third parties will soon be able to access certain private electricity and gas networks, which they couldn't before, with a view to supplying those utilities directly to the occupiers. In the case of landlords and tenants the change will in certain cases enable tenants to take advantage of cheaper energy supplies, but equally will present landlords with some practical problems.
Transfer of Ownership of Private Drains and Sewers to Take Effect on 1st October 2011
The Water Industry (Schemes for Adoption of Private Sewers) Regulations 2011 (“the Regulations”) came into force on 1st July 2011. The Regulations provide that ownership of virtually all private drains and sewers in England and Wales will be transferred to water companies on 1st October 2011
The August Riots: Property and Insurance
The riots that swept across London and other major cities a couple of weeks ago resulted in damage and destruction to numerous properties. This has resulted in an administrative and financial headache for many businesses and homeowners. There are various issues to be considered.
Break Clauses: Another Cautionary Tale
Click here for a Court of Appeal case on the strict interpretation of break clause conditions.
Overage - Avoiding Potential Pitfalls
Parties seeking to enter into an Overage arrangement need to think carefully about the mechanics of such an arrangment to ensure that it is ultimately workable and enforceable
In association with Levy & McRae