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19

Apr

2023

Occupant of 'Floating Caravan' Granted Protection from Eviction

Ian Sheppard's picture

Written by Ian Sheppard

Those who, by agreement, live in caravans on protected sites enjoy some valuable statutory protections against eviction. In a case that raised novel issues, the Upper Tribunal (UT) extended that benefit to the occupier of a static caravan –...

23

Mar

2023

Leasing a Flat Above Commercial Premises? Make Sure You Read This

Ian Sheppard's picture

Written by Ian Sheppard

In a head-turning case, a flat tenant the value of whose home was reduced when the use of the commercial premises beneath him was changed from an estate agency to a bar and restaurant was awarded six-figure compensation. After planning permission...

22

Mar

2021

Aircraft lease arbitration clause comes under High Court microscope

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Written by Roy Colaba

Arbitration clauses are commonplace in commercial contracts and generally provide a relatively swift and cost-effective route to resolving disputes without resort to full-blown litigation. Their correct interpretation can, however, present a...

01

Feb

2021

Renting out your home on AirBnB without legal advice is a grave mistake

Sydney Mitchell's picture

Written by Sydney Mitchell

Many tenants who forego legal advice before subletting their homes to tourists and other short-term visitors do so in blissful ignorance that they may well be breaching the terms of their leases. That was certainly so in the case of a flat dweller...

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