Archive: February, 2011
The importance of landlords complying with service charge consultation requirements
Landlords should take note of Daejan Investments Limited v Benson and others [2011] EWCA Civ 38 (“Daejan”). It serves as a stark reminder that not complying with the relevant legislation can have severe financial consequences for landlords. If a landlord of a property, wholly or partially let on residential long leases, wants to carry out works above [...]
Read moreDiscrepancies in listing particulars do not defeat listed status
The Court of Appeal has held that significant errors in the name and address of a listed building do not render the listed status of that building invalid. Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation) Act 1990 (“PLBCA 1990”) regulates the listing of buildings for architectural or historic reasons. Once [...]
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