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The following Property Disputes news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Property Disputes weekly highlights—2 October 2025
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
What does the phrase ‘successors in title’ mean in a lease?The meaning of the term ‘successors in title’ will depend upon the context of the use of the term and also the drafting of the relevant lease.A standard lease will commonly contain the wording: ‘the expression “the Tenant” includes the
Misrepresentation, misstatement and non-disclosure in property mattersThis Practice Note looks at misrepresentation, misstatement and non-disclosure in property transactions. It covers a seller’s liability for replies given to enquiries before contract, a buyer’s possible remedies for
Rectification—mutual 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 available only in relation to written contracts and other documents. An oral agreement cannot be rectified.
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