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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has updated its tenant-facing guidance on possession proceedings in the social...
The Cabinet Office has published the 'Rewiring the State' statement , setting out a framework for transferring powers, resources and functions from...
Planning analysis: In Staunch Campaign v North Northamptonshire Council, the court dismissed a judicial review challenging planning permission for a...
The Prime Minister's Office has announced that the Prime Minister will introduce a package of fiscal devolution reforms that will give mayors across...
What is the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?Purposive (teleological) constructionThe purposive approach has its roots in legal systems...
Housing disrepair for local authority landlords—a practical guideThis Practice Note discusses disrepair claims in relation to social housing, setting...
What are the grounds for judicial review?We have focused on judicial review in the High Court in England and Wales. Having conducted a comprehensive...
Obstruction of highwaysThe fundamental public right upon a highway is to pass and re-pass, and the obstruction of a highway is usually a criminal...
If a property is held on trust, who has liability for council tax, the trustees or the beneficiary?The principal factor in determining council tax liability will be physical residence of the dwelling, rather than the status of ownership. This follows the hierarchy for council tax liability under
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
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