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VWV Successfully Defends Client in High Court Litigation Over Interpretation of an Express Right of Way

Thursday, 06 April 2023

VWV has successfully defended a property developer in a recent High Court case involving the interpretation of an express right of way at all times and for all purposes.

VWV Successfully Defends Client in High Court Litigation Over Interpretation of an Express Right of Way

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The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 - Unauthorised Encampments

Thursday, 30 June 2022

With effect from 28 June 2022, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (PCSC) introduces a new offence of residing on land without consent in or with a vehicle.

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 - Unauthorised Encampments

Commercial Rent Arrears - Ring-fencing and Arbitration Announced

Monday, 15 November 2021

The Government last week announced a new Code of Practice and legislation to address outstanding commercial rent arrears for the Covid lockdown period.

Commercial Rent Arrears - Ring-fencing and Arbitration Announced

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Commercial Rent Arrears - Ongoing Uncertainties and Restrictions

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

The Government continues to extend protections for commercial tenants and to indicate that it will introduce a new ring-fencing and arbitration scheme, but many questions remain unanswered. We take a look at what we know.

Can Your Landlord Be Their Own Judge?

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Tenants of commercial leases should be aware of the implications of the service charge provisions in their lease before agreeing terms.

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Cynical Breach of Restrictive Covenants Dismissed by Supreme Court

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

The Supreme Court's decision in the landmark case of Alexander Devine Children's Cancer Trust v Housing Solutions Limited [2020] serves an important reminder for developers to seek to discharge or modify restrictive covenants prior to commencing the works

Cynical Breach of Restrictive Covenants Dismissed by Supreme Court

Government Extends Protection for Commercial Tenants Until March 2021

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

On 9 December 2020, the Government announced a further extension to protect commercial property tenants until 31 March 2021.

Government Extends Protection for Commercial Tenants Until March 2021

Beware Again the Six-Month Deadline For Pursuing Previous Tenants or Guarantors

Wednesday, 09 December 2020

We reported in June on the need to remember the strict time limits that sometimes apply to claims against former tenants and guarantors. Nearly 6 months after the June quarter, time may again be running out.

Beware Again the Six-Month Deadline For Pursuing Previous Tenants or Guarantors

Gas Safety and Eviction - A Sigh of Relief for Landlords

Wednesday, 01 July 2020

The Court of Appeal has held that a landlord will not be prevented from evicting a tenant where a gas safety certificate has not been provided...

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Now Impact Domestic Tenancies

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Minimum energy efficiency standards now apply to existing domestic tenancies as they would for new lettings. What do you need to know?

Coronavirus - Ban on Residential Evictions Extended Until August

Tuesday, 09 June 2020

The Government has announced that the current ban on evictions of renters in social or private accommodation will be extended to 23 August 2020.

Coronavirus - Ban on Residential Evictions Extended Until August

Beware the Six Month Deadline for Pursuing Previous Tenants or Guarantors

Monday, 01 June 2020

Faced with increasingly uncertain rents, landlords should remember claims against former tenants or their guarantors - and the strict time limits which apply.

Beware the Six Month Deadline for Pursuing Previous Tenants or Guarantors

Winding-Up Petitions During the Coronavirus Pandemic - All Creditors Restricted

Friday, 22 May 2020

On 23 April 2020, the Government announced proposed measures to restrict the use of statutory demands and winding up petitions during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These were finally presented to Parliament on 20 May 2020.

Winding-Up Petitions During The Coronavirus Pandemic - All Creditors Restricted

Coronavirus and Possession Proceedings

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Is the current stay on possession proceedings lawful and do the courts have power to lift it?

Coronavirus - Landlords and Access to Telecoms Apparatus

Tuesday, 14 April 2020

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has issued guidance aimed at telecommunications operators and landowners with telecoms apparatus on their land, to make sure that networks remain operational during the pandemic.

Coronavirus - Landlords and Access to Telecoms Apparatus

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