The importance of a good deed—exploring the law of easements (De Le Cuona v Big Apple Marketing Ltd)

Table of contents

• Original news
• What issues did this case raise?
• To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying the law in this area?
• Are there any grey areas or unresolved issues that practitioners need to watch out for? If so, how can they avoid potential problems?
• What are the implications of this case for practitioners?
• Are there any patterns or trends emerging in the law in this area?
• Do you have any predictions for future developments?

Article summary

Property analysis: While the courts now readily accept that a right to park can be an easement, Lina Mattsson, a property barrister at Hardwicke Chambers, who was involved in the case,says that the law of easements does require clarification and simplification.