The Mundy decision what does it mean? The decision in Mundy deals with the question of relativity. This begs the question as to what relativity means in the context of a lease extension or buying your freehold. The first thing to say in answer to this question is that it is only relevant in practical terms if your lease has …
Tribunal fees are here for enfranchisement cases – July 2016
You may be aware of the ongoing discussion about the introduction of tribunal fees for applications to the FTT in enfranchisement matters. We learnt yesterday from the FTT that fees will be introduced with effect from 18th July 2016 (possibly the 25th) but I suggest we work to the earlier date – these will be £100 on making the application …
Jewelcraft v Pressland [2015] EWCA Civ 1111
Jewelcraft v Pressland – What is a house – Leasehold Reform Act 1967 – mixed premises As reported earlier, the case of Jewelcraft v Pressland has been making its way from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has turned down the landlords’ application for leave to appeal. Whilst this is not an entirely unexpected result, …