Navigating disputes arising from rent and rates requires a deep understanding of contractual obligations, statutory frameworks, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Expert guidance is essential for resolving conflicts between landlords and tenants, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding financial interests. This topic provides practical insights and strategies to address common issues, from contentious rent reviews to contested rate liabilities, empowering practitioners to effectively manage and mitigate property disputes.
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Private nuisance—general principlesWhat situations can give rise to a claim?Private nuisance is a ‘violation of real property rights’. It involves...
Occupiers’ liabilityOccupiers' Liability Act 1957Under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 (OLA 1957), an occupier of property owes a common law duty of...
Specific performance of property agreementsIf a party to a property agreement fails to comply with its obligations, the other party may wish to apply...
Forfeiture of a leaseWhen can a landlord exercise the right to forfeit a lease?Forfeiture is a landlord’s right to bring a lease to an end as a result...
What is the liability of an outgoing tenant under an 'old' lease following assignment? Is a landlord obliged to pursue the current tenant for any arrears before pursuing a former tenant or guarantor to a former tenant?Obligations of an assignor tenant under an old leaseThe general rule is that where
Set-off and deductions from rentThis Practice Note considers set-off provisions in leases and whether a tenant can set off a claim against a new landlord after assignment. A tenant is entitled to set off liquidated claims for damages, at law, and unliquidated claims, in equity, for damages for
Accepting rental payments from third parties—landlord’s considerationsThis Practice Note explains the various potential implications for a landlord to consider before accepting rental payments from third parties, including arguments that rent paid by a third party has given rise to a surrender by
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
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