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Tenancy Deposits: What Landlords Need to Know

With more people investing in second properties to rent out, it’s vital, especially for non-professional landlords, to understand the legal responsibilities that come with letting a property. One of the…

May 28, 2025
Opinion
  • property-disputes

Lenders vs Borrowers: Who Gets to Sell the Property? Key Guidance from Fairmont v Venus Bridging

In the commercial property world, disputes over who controls the sale of a mortgaged asset can be high-stakes. A recent High Court decision in Fairmont Property Developers UK v Venus…

April 28, 2025
Opinion
  • housing-and-property
  • property-disputes

Update on Building Safety: Court Holds Parent Company Accountable for Defects

In a notable judgment under the Building Safety Act 2022, the High Court has ruled that developers cannot escape liability for construction defects by using intricate corporate structures. In the…

April 22, 2025
Opinion
  • property-disputes

Big Win For RTM Companies: Court Allows Lease Change To Recover Unpaid Service Charges

A recent court case could make life a lot easier for Right to Manage (RTM) companies trying to recover unpaid service charges from uncooperative flat owners. The case, 56 Westbourne…

April 9, 2025
Opinion
  • nuisance-and-negligence
  • residential-property-disputes

Housing Disrepair Prosecutions Under The Environmental Protection Act 1990

Prosecutions under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990) were primarily used by local authorities to enforce minimum housing standards on landlords. However, there has been a notable rise in…

February 7, 2025
Opinion
  • nuisance-and-negligence
  • residential-property-disputes

What Can You Do About Your Neighbour’s Noisy Dogs

Living next to, or near a constantly barking dog can be very difficult and emotionally tiring. Your first course of action should be to speak to your neighbour as dog…

January 13, 2025
Opinion
  • possessions-proceedings
  • property-disputes

The 10-Year Period of Reasonable Belief for Adverse Possession Examined In Brown V Ridley (2024)

What is adverse possession? Quite simply this is the physical ‘adverse’ possession of land (which one does not own) for a specified period (previously 12 years but since October 2003…

November 7, 2024
Opinion
  • leasehold-disputes
  • residential-property-disputes

Supreme Court Judgement That Gives Hope To RTM Companies And Leaseholders

In a significant ruling, the UK Supreme Court has determined that failing to serve a claim notice on an intermediate landlord does not automatically void a Right to Manage (RTM)…

September 30, 2024
Opinion
  • property-disputes

Understanding Receivership: What Happens When a Mortgage Goes into Default

When interest rates rise, the chances of mortgage defaults inevitably increase. If a borrower defaults or breaches the terms of the mortgage, the lender may appoint a receiver to enforce…

September 26, 2024
Opinion
  • property-disputes

How To Avoid And Resolve Construction Disputes

Construction projects can often lead to dispute between the employer, contractor, subcontractor or an architect. Whilst constructions projects in today’s economy are essential for the growth and development, they can…

June 17, 2024
Opinion
  • property-disputes

Rent Reviews in Commercial Leases

Rent reviews clauses are crucial in a commercial lease which affects landlords and tenants. The process ensures that the rental amount being achieved and paid is fair and reflects markets…

June 17, 2024
Opinion
  • property-disputes

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 – The Future of Leasehold Extensions

In November 2023, The Department for Levelling Up; Housing & Communities first put forward the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill. As of 24 May 2024, this Bill attained Royal Assent…

June 11, 2024
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  • property-disputes

How Do I Know If I Have A Compliant Fire Door?

Leading Framework Legislation relating to fire doors While the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (‘the 2005 legislation’) is still in effect, subsequent legislation relating to fire safety has since…

June 11, 2024
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  • property-disputes

Leasehold Reforms Become Law

On 24 May 2024, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill became law and is now known as the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (“Act”). The Act is aimed at…

May 31, 2024
Opinion
  • property
  • property-disputes
  • residential-property-disputes

Loss Of Amenity From The Presence Of Japanese Knotweed – The Final Final Word In Davies V Bridgend County Borough Council (2024)

Last year we reported on this case about whether a home owner could claim for ‘residual diminution in value’ from the encroachment of Japanese knotweed (JKW) from neighbouring land. We…

May 28, 2024
Opinion
  • nuisance-and-negligence
  • property-disputes
  • residential-property-disputes

Understanding Statutory Light Nuisance Claims in England

In the realm of property rights and neighbourly disputes, few things can be as disruptive as unwanted light pouring into your home from a neighbouring property. Whether it’s a glaring…

May 16, 2024
Opinion
  • businesses
  • property-disputes

Navigating Property Disputes: Dilapidation Clauses

In a follow up to our last blog from our Commercial Property Disputes team, this time they are providing a breakdown of the role that dilapidation clauses have within leases…

Opinion
  • businesses
  • property-disputes

How To Deal With Restrictive Covenants

At Hodge Jones & Allen, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive legal assistance across a spectrum of issues. In our Dispute Resolution department, our dedicated Commercial Property Dispute team stands…

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What Is Adverse Possession of Land?

The general rule is that a legal owner has the right to regain possession of their land from unauthorised occupiers. However, adverse possession, sometimes described as “squatters rights”, is a…

February 2, 2024
Blog
  • residential-property-disputes

The How to Rent Guide Revisited – What’s New In The March 2023 Update And Why It Matters For Landlords & Letting Agents

As of 24 March 2023, The Department for Levelling Up; Housing & Communities has updated it’s How to Rent guide. The guide is written for people who are renting a…

June 13, 2023
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