Practice point
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Developer succeeds in claim for solicitors’ negligence
The case concerned the development of a plot of land in Shropshire
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Compensation payable on modification of a covenant
Compensation appropriate for objectors’ loss of amenity
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Assignee of licence agreement entitled to invoke the code
Party able to seek a new agreement under Part 5 of the Electronic Communications Code
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Sale of individual dwellings not caught by requirement to procure third-party undertaking
The High Court ruling in London Borough of Bexley v London & Quadrant Housing Trust
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Council obliged to correct eastward drift of footpath due to copying errors
Inspector’s decision was sufficient to rebut presumption applying to previous version
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Policy covers cost of repairing damage caused after period of insurance
Court of Appeal allows Sky’s appeal on extent of damage covered by policy
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Intention to return when property bought satisfies tenant condition
Tenant allowed to exercise right to buy
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Battery storage development in Staffordshire allowed on appeal
Storage facility has been granted permission for a temporary period of 35 years and six months
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Constructive trust capable of completing disposal, not just interim protection
The Supreme Court ruling in Frenkel v LA Micro Group (UK) Ltd and others
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Developer fails in claim against engineers for inadequate advice
Issue considered in Darcliffe Homes Ltd v Glanville Consultants and another
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Tenant entitled to mesne profits for unlawful eviction but rent is still payable
Issue considered in Restaurant EC3 Ltd v Tavor Holdings Ltd
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Modification of private dwelling covenant to allow care home use
Objections to the modification of a restrictive covenant must be based on the actual use