The issue in this case was one touching on the enforceability of covenants of the type seen in many typical leases of flats where the leases contain similar covenants and the landlord covenants to enforce those covenants at the request of another lessee.

At the heart of the UKs housing problem is a six decade old piece of planning legislation, the Land Compensation Act 1961.

Residential property contracts are governed by the Law Society’s standard conditions of sale, so pulling out is a breach of contract and attracts financial penalties.

With the housing crisis growing across the country industry experts are divided about which solutions are best suited to meet the demand. One potential solution is the implementation of modular housing.

It is likely to be extremely worrying if you receive a letter from children’s social services headed “Letter before Proceedings”.

In most cases, a Grant of Probate is required for the estate to be dealt with and administered. Without the Grant of Probate, an executor will not be able to sell any property which belongs to the deceased, nor will they have the authority to deal with the estate’s assets.

Just a quick (non coronavirus) update to say that from 6 April 2020, the statement of truth which must accompany any statement of case (sometimes called a “pleading”) or witness statement should now state:-

The right to light is an easement that gives a landowner the right to receive light in buildings on their land.

A concern for a property owner with vacant land and buildings is the possibility of third parties taking up residency on that land or within a building.

The intestacy rules will take effect where an individual dies without a valid Will in place.

With increased interest in gardening, healthy living and with many modern homes having only a pocket handkerchief of a garden, allotments are gaining in popularity.

We are often asked to advise relatives particularly Grandparents about “Special Guardianship Orders” but what are these orders and why would you need one?