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Private nuisance—general principlesWhat situations can give rise to a claim?Private nuisance is a ‘violation of real property rights’. It involves...
Occupiers’ liabilityOccupiers' Liability Act 1957Under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 (OLA 1957), an occupier of property owes a common law duty of...
Specific performance of property agreementsIf a party to a property agreement fails to comply with its obligations, the other party may wish to apply...
Forfeiture of a leaseWhen can a landlord exercise the right to forfeit a lease?Forfeiture is a landlord’s right to bring a lease to an end as a result...
Rectification—unilateral mistakeRectification is an equitable remedy by which the court can correct an error of expression where a written document does not match the parties' intention. It is only available for written contracts and other documents (not oral agreements). This Practice Note explains
Termination for breach of property contractRescission can either mean a contract is discharged by breach or a contract is treated as if it never existed—known as rescission ab initio. This Practice Note explains what these two different remedies mean, what options are available to the parties and
Liability for breach of property contract after completionThis Practice Note considers when contractual obligations merge on completion of a property contract and remedies that may be available after completion.For contractual remedies in relation to property contracts generally, see Practice Notes:
Notice to completeThis Practice Note covers what ready, willing and able means and the consequences of serving an invalid notice. A party who is ready, willing and able to complete can serve a notice to complete and make time of the essence so that the contract may be rescinded. The Standard
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