Understand the intricacies of property disputes with expert guidance on lease and licence issues. Dive into practical, actionable insights designed to assist legal practitioners in resolving conflicts effectively, from negotiating terms to addressing breaches. Equip yourself with the critical tools needed to advocate for your clients' interests in this nuanced area of law.
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...
Periodic tenanciesThis Practice Note sets out the nature of a periodic tenancy and the procedure and notice periods for terminating such a tenancy. It also covers the impact of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and the distinction between a periodic tenancy and a tenancy at will.What is a periodic
Service occupancy or tenancy?An employee in England who lives in premises owned by their employer in order to perform their duties as an employee and who has exclusive possession of those premises occupies either as a tenant or as a licensee under a service occupancy (or tied accommodation as it is
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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