Chris Bryden

This Q&A considers whether there is any case law on the use of CPR 55.19 by the court and the factors that are taken into account where an application has been made against a party to set aside a possession order.

This Q&A considers the incidental powers which are available to a railway company under section 14 of the Railway Regulation Act 1842.

This Q&A considers whether there is any case that provides that expert evidence in financial proceedings is necessary in particular cases that support the need for an expert pensions valuation.

This Q&A considers whether there's case law that confirms payment of interest on a capital sum that can be construed as payment in respect of the debt and thereby extend limitation under section 29(5) of the Limitation Act 1980.

This Q&A deals with the right of a subtenant to apply for relief from forfeiture where the subtenant company had not been incorporated at the time of grant of the sublease, and with the right of a mortgagee to seek relief where the mortgagee’s charge has not been registered.

This Q&A considers the guidance available regarding professional fees that may be charged by a solicitor acting on behalf of a lay deputy.

This Q&A considers the scenario where a party is using a third party's bank account as their own, to the effect that the bank account should be disclosed as part of financial remedy proceedings.

This Q&A looks ownership of ashes after cremation.

This Q&A considers whether a private college can be prevented from contracting with a provider of bus services for a bus route which is for their private hire only and not made available to the public.

The Q&A considers a landlord’s obligation to respond to a tenant’s request for confirmation of the validity of a break notice.

This Q&A considers whether a corporate landlord could be considered as a 'fit and proper person' for the purposes of the statutory test set out in Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order.

This Q&A considers the powers of a justices' legal adviser to make costs orders in family proceedings.

This Q&A considers whether there is any case law in favour of a claimant in tripping accidents in supermarkets.

This Q&A considers whether there is any caselaw in favour of a claimant in tripping accidents in supermarkets.

This Q&A examines whether an individual obtains parental responsibility from being named as the father on a birth certificate.

This Q&A considers whether, in a situation where the tenant agrees to the extension, but the terms of acquisition cannot be agreed, the tenant then has to the apply to the County Court under section 49 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (LRHUDA 1993) to determine the terms of acquisition or whether the application can still be made to the First-tier Tribunal under LRHUDA 1993, s 48.

This Q&A considers whether it is unreasonable for a landlord to insist on adding a clause that states that there is no implied waiver of existing breaches of covenant in respect of a 'new' lease.

This Q&A considers the position with the assigned lease if the assignor company is now dissolved, whether it means that the disclaimed lease reverts to the Crown and so they have to therefore elect to Disclaim the lease also.

This Q&A will consider whether a transfer of the freehold of a block of flats from A&B to B for valuable consideration is a disposal for the purposes of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 is a disposal for the purposes of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

This Q&A looks at the liability for costs in lease renewal proceedings where one party has delayed, and the effect of the Costs of Leases Act 1958.