Explore the legal landscape of easements and covenants, vital components in property law. This topic offers expert guidance on managing rights and obligations that affect land use and ownership. Delve into the intricate aspects of rights of way and water, access to sunlight, and other specific privileges affecting property. Equip yourself with the expertise to navigate and resolve these often-contentious issues efficiently and effectively.
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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...
Specific performance of property agreementsIf a party to a property agreement fails to comply with its obligations, the other party may wish to apply...
Can a tenant retract a notice to quit previously served to exercise a break clause in an assured shorthold tenancy before expiry of the notice?Whether...
Occupiers’ liabilityOccupiers' Liability Act 1957Under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 (OLA 1957), an occupier of property owes a common law duty of...
In relation to a restrictive covenant: (1) what is the meaning of ‘persons deriving title’, does it include successors in title, tenants, heirs etc, (2) what is the meaning of ‘private dwelling house’ and is there a difference in meaning between this and ‘private residence’, and (3) would a
Rights of light claimsThis Practice Note considers whether there is an actionable interference with a right of light, the available remedies (an injunction or damages), and how to seek injunctive relief, including which court, the procedure and documents required.Is there an interference with the
Establishing and maintaining rights of lightThis Practice Note considers when and how a right of light can be established, whether through grant or prescription (a prescriptive right of light is most commonly established under the Prescription Act 1832), and considers when a right of light might be
An individual has had uninterrupted use of land for over 20 years but the use is then interrupted for a significant period (3–4 years). Would this interruption defeat a claim for a prescriptive easement? If it would not, is there a time limit within which the claim must be brought from the date of
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