Gain expertise in the nuances of trespass and adverse possession, crucial for any property law specialist. This topic offers valuable knowledge on how to address unauthorised land use and claims of ownership through prolonged occupation. Our practical resources provide thorough expertise on handling these intricate matters, ensuring practitioners are well-prepared to manage adverse possession cases with confidence and precision.
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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...
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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...
Claiming title by adverse possession under the Limitation Act 1980 or the Land Registration Act 1925This Practice Note explains when it is possible to claim title by way of adverse possession in relation to (a) unregistered land, or (b) registered land where the right to be registered was acquired
What’s the limitation period for a trespass to land, and does limitation start from the date a continuing trespass began or does it renew each day?A claim of trespass to land is barred by lapse of the statutory period of limitation, which, except in certain specified cases, is six years from the
Establishing adverse possession of landThis is one of four Practice Notes on adverse possession. The others are:•Claiming title by adverse possession under the Limitation Act 1980 or the Land Registration Act 1925•Claiming title by adverse possession under the Land Registration Act 2002•Adverse
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
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