Chris Bryden

This Q&A considers whether Form N293A can be used for the purpose of seeking permission where a writ of possession is sought and the proceedings are transferred up from the County Court.

This Q&A considers whether the defendant in a listed trial is required to pay a listing fee and produce a proposed timetable. It also considers how the estimate of costs should be presented.

This Q&A considers the scenario where joint secure tenants who are in the process of exercising their right to buy, decide to separate. It considers whether the application can continue or needs to be recommenced or abandoned.

This Q&A considers whether an unascertainable restrictive covenant is binding on a purchaser and how ant breach may be remedied.

This Q&A considers what constitutes a public auction under section 2(5)(b) of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989 and whether an online auction is capable of being considered a ‘public auction’ within this definition.

This Q&A considers whether section 3 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 provides a duty to inform a residential tenant of an assignment of a landlord’s interest.

This Q&A considers the mechanism under LTA 1987 which grants qualifying tenants the right of first refusal where the landlord disposes of their interest in the property, in relation to three joint tenants who want to transfer the interest to the wife of just one.

This Q&A considers LRHUDA 1993, s 58 and consent.

This Q&A looks at whether a landlord can serve notice under section 81 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, as an alternative to Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR), when the tenant is in administration.

This Q&A looks at whether a landlord can serve notice of withdrawal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 before the qualifying tenants have accepted the offer and a person is nominated.

This Q&A considers the situation where an individual wishes to loan money to another family member to assist in the purchase of residential property. The Q&A examines the risks involved in such lending arrangements and the importance of clear drafting.

This Q&A considers whether a prospective tenant should protect its agreement for lease by registering a unilateral notice against the landlord’s title and what the consequences are if the tenant does not do this.

This Q&A looks at third party debt orders.

This Q&A considers the difference between a lease and a licence, and how different occupation and rent can affect this.

This Q&A considers whether a schedule of dilapidations should be formally served on a tenant at their registered office or property, as part of negotiations for a lease renewal.

This Q&A considers an appointment under section 144 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (IHTA 1984) as well as a variation or disclaimer under IHTA 1984, s 142 for a nil rate band Will trust.

This Q&A considers the transfer of an assignment between tenants under the LTA 1954 and whether an assignment has taken place.

This Q&A looks at periodical payments.

This Q&A considers whether landlords are required to serve a notice under HA 1988, ss 8 or 21 when issuing a claim for possession based on rent arrears.

This Q&A considers the risk to a purchaser in respect of property containing an entry to the effect that the property is subject to such liability to Corn Rent as may be subsisting in relation to it and whether there are any potential liability be covered by indemnity insurance?