If you are a landlord with an empty high street property then watch out as the local authorities may have an eye on your property!
Insights: Premises
Offices occupied by property guardians was a house in multiple occupation and required a HMO licence
The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) ("UT") has upheld a decision of the First Tier Tribunal ("FTT") that offices, occupied by property guardians, constituted a house in multiple occupation ("HMO") and, as a HMO, required a licence.
SDLT filing and payment time limits halved – don’t miss the new deadlines
From 1 March 2019 the timescales for submitting a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return and making the necessary payments to HMRC will be halved.
Faraday revisited – a reminder of the application of the procurement rules to development agreements
In a recent Court of Appeal case, Faraday v West Berkshire Council, a development agreement was declared to be ineffective due to a failure by the Council to apply the EU procurement procedure to what was held to be a public works contract.
Tightening the knot(weed)
Owners of land affected by Japanese knotweed will already be well aware of the problems associated with its presence and the damage it can cause to property. However, a recent Court of Appeal decision in a claim brought by two homeowners against Network Rail is a stark warning to any land owner that they could face private nuisance claims if they do not take proper steps to prevent the encroachment of the knotweed on to adjoining or neighbouring land.
