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Whether insurance costs of a whole building were recoverable by the landlord. The background In Atherton & Ors v M B Freeholds Ltd [2017], leaseholders were obliged by their leases to...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/insurance-obligations-in-a-lease/
Whether an occupier had received sufficient notice of possession order. The background In Brooker & Wilson v St Paul [2017], the occupier owned 50% of the interest in the flat, with...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/possession-orders-and-occupiers/
Breach of covenant during construction works. The background In Wild Duck Ltd v Smith [2017], the claimant had acquired 5 leases from the defendants, on which land holiday homes were to...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/management-of-residential-blocks/
Statutory requirements and limitations on residential service charges. The background The appellant was the management company of a building within which were four flats, of which the respondents were tenants....
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/23-dollis-avenue-1998-v-vejdani-2016/
Liability of tenants to contribute towards maintenance of structures constructed by a further tenant. The background A tenant of a penthouse flat in a building occupied by several tenants, including...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/christopher-moran-holdings-ltd-v-laura-carrara-cagni-2016/
The Supreme Court considers the extent of a landlord’s implied repair covenant. The background A residential flat was let to the Appellant, Mr Kumarasamy, by a lease for a term...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/edwards-v-kumarasamy-2016/
High Court grants relief from forfeiture in favour of tenants who took 14 months to bring proceedings. The background The tenant occupied a property which was used for its MOT...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/pineport-v-grangeglen-2016/
Balkhi v Southern Land Securities Limited [2016]. The background The upper residential floors of the subject property formed the demise under a head lease between freeholder and head landlord, and...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/tenant-contributions-to-a-freeholders-sinking-fund/
Liability is a serious concern. What exposure does a landlord face when an RTM company has not carried out risk and safety assessments at a property? We know from speaking...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/rtm-risk-and-safety-assessment-responsibilities/
Upper Tribunal decision centres on wording A right to manage application was made by an RTM company, concerning a property described in the claim form as: ‘Platinum House, Lyon Road,...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/miltonland-v-platinum-house-harrow-rtm-co-2015/
Upper Tribunal decision illustrates possible pitfalls A look at the requirements of landlords and agents when dealing with major works and a recent Upper Tribunal decision that illustrates the possible...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/landlords-and-agents-must-tread-carefully-when-dealing-with-major-works/
Disagrees with earlier Upper Tribunal ruling In the grouped cases of Triplerose Ltd v Ninety BroomField Road RTM Co Ltd; Freehold Managers (Nominees) Ltd v Garner Court RTM Co Ltd;...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/court-of-appeal-confirms-right-to-manage-only-applies-to-one-set-of-premises/
Robert Denman Head of Real Estate at JB Leitch explains the implications of revised Section 8 and Section 13 Notice forms: On 6th April 2015 the Assured Tenancies and Agricultural...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/revised-section-8-and-section-13-notice-forms/
The Upper Tribunal considers a freeholder’s application to set aside a strike-out order by the First-tier Tribunal in respect of the freeholder’s application to alter the register, whereby the FTT...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/land-registration/
Associate TALK ABOUT YOUR TIME HERE, WHAT CHALLENGES DID YOU FACE AND HOW WERE THEY OVERCOME? I started at JB Leitch as a file administrator working within the service charge...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/careers/lauren-walker-journey/
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The background In Termhouse (Clarendon Court) Management Ltd v Al-Balhaa [2021], the appellant tenant held a long lease of a flat in a building. The respondent management company managed the...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/service-charges-whether-tribunal-decision-that-service-charge-contributions-were-payable-should-be-enforced-termhouse-clarendon-court-management-ltd-v-al-balhaa-2021/
Where a corporate landlord was seeking possession of residential premises, the Court of Appeal considered whether a s.213 Housing Act 2004 tenancy deposit certificate and a s.8 Housing Act 1988...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/possession-proceedings-whether-documents-were-validly-executed-by-corporate-entity-northwood-solihull-ltd-v-cooke-fearn-and-others-v-northwood-solihull-ltd-2022/
Sam works within the Forfeiture team. Sam’s responsibilities center around administration work relating to payment of outstanding arrears. This primarily concerns the drafting of Section 146 Notice’s and Possession Claims,...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/sam-mehta/
Where a company operated a house of multiple occupation without a licence, did they have a sufficient ‘reasonable excuse’ for not applying for such a licence? The background In Palmview...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/palmview-estates-ltd-v-thurrock-council-2022-court-of-appeal-property-law-property-litigation-landlord-and-tenant/
Where an application is made for registration of an easement in respect of access over a neighbouring property, can an easement exist where a covenant has been entered into requiring...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/browning-and-another-v-jack-and-another-2022-rights-of-way-commercial-property/
Where a communications site is already occupied, the Upper Tribunal considers financial consideration and compensation payable under an agreement granting rights under the Electronic Communications Code. The background In EE...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/ee-ltd-and-another-v-affinity-water-ltd-2022-landlord-and-tenant-electronic-communications-code/
Lucy’s main responsibilities include drafting and sending Section 146 Notices to tenants on behalf of our clients. Lucy communicates with tenants over email and is also responsible for sending any...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/lucy-evans/
The Upper Tribunal is asked to consider an appeal to determine the premium payable by enfranchising tenants where market value is unclear as a result of two sales completed with...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/leasehold-enfranchisement-determination-of-enfranchisement-premium-where-market-value-is-unclear/
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join one of our fast paced legal teams. The successful applicant will have great communication skills a strong work ethic and be able to...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/careers/current-vacancies/paralegal/
Where an application is made for an access order under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992 (“ANLA 1992”), the High Court provides guidance as to the Courts’ approach to...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/access-to-neighbouring-land-high-court-considers-approach-for-determination-of-access-order-applications-prime-london-holdings-11-ltd-v-thurloe-lodge-ltd-2022/
JB Leitch have this week been successful in another building safety case, relating to an application under Section 27A Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to determine estimated service charges in...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/service-charge-building-safety-success-for-jb-leitch-at-the-first-tier-tribunal/
We’re delighted to confirm that we have once again been awarded Silver Investors in People status, a standard that recognises a highly empowered workforce and a strong commitment to developing...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/maintaining-the-highest-standards-jb-leitch-retain-investors-in-people-silver-status/
Talia is a paralegal within the Technical and Complex team. Talia’s responsibilities include corresponding with lessees and lenders, collecting all associated documents for files, research and supporting fee earners in...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/talia-ogrady/
Where a landlord has operated a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) without a licence, is the housing authority out of time in imposing a financial penalty contrary to the Housing...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/homes-of-multiple-occupation-defining-sufficient-evidence-when-imposing-a-financial-penalty-on-an-unlicensed-hmo/
JB Leitch acted for the applicant landlord in its successful application to the First-tier Tribunal for dispensation from the consultation requirements under section 20 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, in...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/landlord-service-charges-building-safety/
Margy brings her considerable experience to her role as receptionist, being responsible for providing channelled communication to teams and individuals across the business. Margy’s duties also include coordinating on-site facilities...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/margaret-houghton/
J B Leitch represented the applicant landlord in its successful application to the First-tier Tribunal for dispensation from the consultation requirements under section 20 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, in...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/service-charge-consultation-jb-leitch-secures-dispensation-from-section-20-consultation-requirements-for-landlord-client/
Taylor has recently completed a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship whilst working within the Service Charge and Ground Rent Recoveries team. Taylor’s day to day duties includes the collection of...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/taylor-woodhouse/
In a case where leaseholders were exercising their right to enfranchisement of a block of flats, how should consideration be calculated if the landlord is able to demonstrate a wish...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/enfranchisement-where-a-landlord-intends-to-develop-a-property-how-should-enfranchisement-consideration-be-calculated-vectis-property-company-ltd-v-cambrai-court-management-company-ltd-2022/
National Museums Liverpool (NML) is an exceptional group of seven world leading museums. Located across the city of Liverpool, NML was awarded national museum status in 1986 due to the...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/in-the-community/
The background In Golding v Martin [2022], the tenant of a flat moved abroad, did not pay any service charges and the flat fell into disrepair. No forwarding address was...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/relief-from-forfeiture-whether-an-order-for-possession-was-needed-where-peaceable-re-entry-had-been-exercised-by-a-landlord-golding-v-martin-2022/
Established on 1 May 1997, JB Leitch has evolved into the market leader in leasehold and property management law. The success of the business reflects the vision and commitment of...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/looking-back-moving-forward-celebrating-our-25th-anniversary/
The background In Stampfer v Avon Ground Rents Ltd [2022], the appellant was the leaseholder of a flat held under a 125-year lease where the respondent was the freeholder of...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/landlord-ground-rent/
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Sam works within the Forfeiture team. Sam’s responsibilities center around administration work relating to payment of outstanding arrears. This primarily concerns the drafting of Section 146 Notice’s and Possession Claims,...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/sam-mehta/
Lucy’s main responsibilities include drafting and sending Section 146 Notices to tenants on behalf of our clients. Lucy communicates with tenants over email and is also responsible for sending any...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/lucy-evans/
Talia is a paralegal within the Technical and Complex team. Talia’s responsibilities include corresponding with lessees and lenders, collecting all associated documents for files, research and supporting fee earners in...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/talia-ogrady/
Margy brings her considerable experience to her role as receptionist, being responsible for providing channelled communication to teams and individuals across the business. Margy’s duties also include coordinating on-site facilities...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/margaret-houghton/
Taylor has recently completed a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship whilst working within the Service Charge and Ground Rent Recoveries team. Taylor’s day to day duties includes the collection of...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/about-us/our-team/taylor-woodhouse/
Top 30 results.
Whether insurance costs of a whole building were recoverable by the landlord. The background In Atherton & Ors v M B Freeholds Ltd [2017], leaseholders were obliged by their leases to...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/insurance-obligations-in-a-lease/
Whether an occupier had received sufficient notice of possession order. The background In Brooker & Wilson v St Paul [2017], the occupier owned 50% of the interest in the flat, with...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/possession-orders-and-occupiers/
Breach of covenant during construction works. The background In Wild Duck Ltd v Smith [2017], the claimant had acquired 5 leases from the defendants, on which land holiday homes were to...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/management-of-residential-blocks/
Statutory requirements and limitations on residential service charges. The background The appellant was the management company of a building within which were four flats, of which the respondents were tenants....
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/23-dollis-avenue-1998-v-vejdani-2016/
Liability of tenants to contribute towards maintenance of structures constructed by a further tenant. The background A tenant of a penthouse flat in a building occupied by several tenants, including...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/christopher-moran-holdings-ltd-v-laura-carrara-cagni-2016/
The Supreme Court considers the extent of a landlord’s implied repair covenant. The background A residential flat was let to the Appellant, Mr Kumarasamy, by a lease for a term...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/edwards-v-kumarasamy-2016/
High Court grants relief from forfeiture in favour of tenants who took 14 months to bring proceedings. The background The tenant occupied a property which was used for its MOT...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/pineport-v-grangeglen-2016/
Balkhi v Southern Land Securities Limited [2016]. The background The upper residential floors of the subject property formed the demise under a head lease between freeholder and head landlord, and...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/tenant-contributions-to-a-freeholders-sinking-fund/
Liability is a serious concern. What exposure does a landlord face when an RTM company has not carried out risk and safety assessments at a property? We know from speaking...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/rtm-risk-and-safety-assessment-responsibilities/
Upper Tribunal decision centres on wording A right to manage application was made by an RTM company, concerning a property described in the claim form as: ‘Platinum House, Lyon Road,...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/miltonland-v-platinum-house-harrow-rtm-co-2015/
Upper Tribunal decision illustrates possible pitfalls A look at the requirements of landlords and agents when dealing with major works and a recent Upper Tribunal decision that illustrates the possible...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/landlords-and-agents-must-tread-carefully-when-dealing-with-major-works/
Disagrees with earlier Upper Tribunal ruling In the grouped cases of Triplerose Ltd v Ninety BroomField Road RTM Co Ltd; Freehold Managers (Nominees) Ltd v Garner Court RTM Co Ltd;...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/court-of-appeal-confirms-right-to-manage-only-applies-to-one-set-of-premises/
Robert Denman Head of Real Estate at JB Leitch explains the implications of revised Section 8 and Section 13 Notice forms: On 6th April 2015 the Assured Tenancies and Agricultural...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/revised-section-8-and-section-13-notice-forms/
The Upper Tribunal considers a freeholder’s application to set aside a strike-out order by the First-tier Tribunal in respect of the freeholder’s application to alter the register, whereby the FTT...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/land-registration/
The background In Termhouse (Clarendon Court) Management Ltd v Al-Balhaa [2021], the appellant tenant held a long lease of a flat in a building. The respondent management company managed the...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/service-charges-whether-tribunal-decision-that-service-charge-contributions-were-payable-should-be-enforced-termhouse-clarendon-court-management-ltd-v-al-balhaa-2021/
Where a corporate landlord was seeking possession of residential premises, the Court of Appeal considered whether a s.213 Housing Act 2004 tenancy deposit certificate and a s.8 Housing Act 1988...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/possession-proceedings-whether-documents-were-validly-executed-by-corporate-entity-northwood-solihull-ltd-v-cooke-fearn-and-others-v-northwood-solihull-ltd-2022/
Where a company operated a house of multiple occupation without a licence, did they have a sufficient ‘reasonable excuse’ for not applying for such a licence? The background In Palmview...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/palmview-estates-ltd-v-thurrock-council-2022-court-of-appeal-property-law-property-litigation-landlord-and-tenant/
Where an application is made for registration of an easement in respect of access over a neighbouring property, can an easement exist where a covenant has been entered into requiring...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/browning-and-another-v-jack-and-another-2022-rights-of-way-commercial-property/
Where a communications site is already occupied, the Upper Tribunal considers financial consideration and compensation payable under an agreement granting rights under the Electronic Communications Code. The background In EE...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/ee-ltd-and-another-v-affinity-water-ltd-2022-landlord-and-tenant-electronic-communications-code/
The Upper Tribunal is asked to consider an appeal to determine the premium payable by enfranchising tenants where market value is unclear as a result of two sales completed with...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/leasehold-enfranchisement-determination-of-enfranchisement-premium-where-market-value-is-unclear/
Where an application is made for an access order under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992 (“ANLA 1992”), the High Court provides guidance as to the Courts’ approach to...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/access-to-neighbouring-land-high-court-considers-approach-for-determination-of-access-order-applications-prime-london-holdings-11-ltd-v-thurloe-lodge-ltd-2022/
JB Leitch have this week been successful in another building safety case, relating to an application under Section 27A Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to determine estimated service charges in...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/service-charge-building-safety-success-for-jb-leitch-at-the-first-tier-tribunal/
We’re delighted to confirm that we have once again been awarded Silver Investors in People status, a standard that recognises a highly empowered workforce and a strong commitment to developing...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/maintaining-the-highest-standards-jb-leitch-retain-investors-in-people-silver-status/
Where a landlord has operated a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) without a licence, is the housing authority out of time in imposing a financial penalty contrary to the Housing...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/homes-of-multiple-occupation-defining-sufficient-evidence-when-imposing-a-financial-penalty-on-an-unlicensed-hmo/
JB Leitch acted for the applicant landlord in its successful application to the First-tier Tribunal for dispensation from the consultation requirements under section 20 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, in...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/landlord-service-charges-building-safety/
J B Leitch represented the applicant landlord in its successful application to the First-tier Tribunal for dispensation from the consultation requirements under section 20 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, in...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/service-charge-consultation-jb-leitch-secures-dispensation-from-section-20-consultation-requirements-for-landlord-client/
In a case where leaseholders were exercising their right to enfranchisement of a block of flats, how should consideration be calculated if the landlord is able to demonstrate a wish...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/enfranchisement-where-a-landlord-intends-to-develop-a-property-how-should-enfranchisement-consideration-be-calculated-vectis-property-company-ltd-v-cambrai-court-management-company-ltd-2022/
The background In Golding v Martin [2022], the tenant of a flat moved abroad, did not pay any service charges and the flat fell into disrepair. No forwarding address was...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/relief-from-forfeiture-whether-an-order-for-possession-was-needed-where-peaceable-re-entry-had-been-exercised-by-a-landlord-golding-v-martin-2022/
Established on 1 May 1997, JB Leitch has evolved into the market leader in leasehold and property management law. The success of the business reflects the vision and commitment of...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/firm-news/looking-back-moving-forward-celebrating-our-25th-anniversary/
The background In Stampfer v Avon Ground Rents Ltd [2022], the appellant was the leaseholder of a flat held under a 125-year lease where the respondent was the freeholder of...
https://www.jbleitch.co.uk/news-insights/case-law-comment/landlord-ground-rent/
