The Supreme Court has handed down an important decision which effectively restated that Section 104(1) of the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA 1996)

The High Court confirmed that proprietary estoppel is not available to enforce the terms of an ineffective oral agreement. Background: This case concerns the attempt by members

Gravesham Borough Council opposed the renewal of a telecommunication site lease which had been granted to the predecessor of On Tower for a term of 20 years (expiring in March

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 will give local authorities new powers to hold rental auctions of empty high street properties if landlords do not find tenants for

The Supreme Court handed down a groundbreaking judgement which establishes that scope 3 emissions should also be assessed. Background: The case concerns Surrey County Council’s

When setting up a business as a partnership, or revisiting your partnership agreement for any reason, it is important to consider the core topic of how profits and losses will be

If your business requirements have changed, and you need to get out of your current lease, a surrender can be an attractive option - as long as your landlord is willing to agree.

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024 but has not yet entered into force. This legislation aims at providing greater rights and

The Court of Appeal (CoA) found it was legitimate to include a non-objection clause in an option agreement. Background: This appeal was against the order of the High Court

This case is one of the few decisions on compensation for misrepresentation under Section 37A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, as the landlord obtained an order terminating the