Service charges are payable after they have been properly demanded
The Court of Appeal (CoA) clarified the jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal regarding service and administration charges under lease agreements. Background: The lease dated
Are foreign tax refunds that are made based on misrepresentations reimbursable by English companies?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a fact-heavy case in which the Danish Tax and Customs Administration (SKAT), for a second time, tried to claim damages based on misrepresentation to
Mobile homes can be subject to Council Band D Tax
The High Court heard an appeal challenging the council's decision to place a mobile home in a D band based on reliance on comparable settlements due to the absence of direct sales
Fiduciary duty means you have an obligation to account for profits earned
The Supreme Court heard a case relating to the profit rule for fiduciaries and whether it could depend on counterfactual analysis. Background: The facts surrounding this case are
Clearly delineate your grounds for review under the Housing Act 1996
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case in which the appellant requested a review of a decision which relieved the respondent’s duty under Section 189B of the Housing Act (HA) 1996
Can you increase your remuneration as an administrator?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with this question in the context of administrators wanting to change the basis of their remuneration rather than arguing that their
Document any agreement very well and don’t rely on forged documents
The High Court was faced with a breach of contract for the unpaid purchase price of a property and fraudulent transaction claims. Background: Peter Savva and Marios Stylianides
Act promptly, or you might not be granted permission to review a deal
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard the first case dealing with the subsidy control regime post-Brexit. Background: This appeal concerns two decisions made by the Secretary of State
Landlords do not have to demonstrate the business is viable – only their intention to carry on the same business on the premises when opposing the renewal of a business lease.Landlords do not have to demonstrate the business is viable – only their intention to carry on the same business on the premises when opposing the renewal of a business lease.
Landlords do not have to demonstrate the business is viable – only their intention to carry on the same business on the premises when opposing the renewal of a business lease.
The High Court was asked whether an order opposing the renewal of a business lease on the grounds of Section 30(1)(g) of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1954
Winding up a company on the grounds of functional deadlock.
The High Court had to decide whether a winding up of a company was the best alternative, despite the parties having made some progress since the proceedings were