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The judgment considered a wide range of important issues including the continued use of the Waldram method to assess interference with light and the interaction with section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

This case arises against the backdrop of the Grenfell Tower disaster and the Government’s focus on improving building safety, culminating in the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). The judgment provides clear guidance on how liability is allocated between developers and consultants and the retrospective application of the BSA.

For many of us, informal communication via WhatsApp forms part of our everyday communication.  However, the recent case of Jaevee Homes Limited (Jaevee) v Mr Steve Fincham (trading as Fincham Demolition) (Mr Fincham) [2025] EWHC 942 (TCC) highlights that any messages concerning the instruction of works or services could be considered a construction contract and may have wider contractual implications than initially anticipated by the parties.  

Landlords can no longer slip inflated commissions into insurance rent without specific provision in the lease allowing them to do so.

Selling a property can be a complex process. Many people focus on finding an estate agent, arranging photographs and viewings, negotiating a price and organising their move. However, one crucial step is often overlooked - getting your legal paperwork in order.

A recent court decision offers practical guidance for landlords on the centrality of proportionality when seeking to take enforcement action against tenants where the Equality Act 2010 (the EA) is engaged.