With many businesses large and small struggling to survive or collapsing into administration or liquidation landlords are particularly vulnerable to rent arrears and the difficulty of finding a suitable tenant to replace the existing. The following is an overview of what steps a landlord can take in this uncertain world. Remedies Available to a Landlord […]
The most commonly used remedy to recover rent is to forfeit the lease either by peaceable re-entry or by court proceedings. Both the High Court and the County Court have jurisdiction to grant relief from forfeiture for non-payment of rent on terms as to payment of rent and costs. Most applications will be made in […]
Stay at Home – Housing Law in the Coronavirus Pandemic In a time when we are all being urged to stay in our homes it seems appropriate to consider the recent changes to Housing Law in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. This article will consider the Coronavirus Act 2020, Practice Direction 51Z and the Guidance […]
We are delighted to announce that James Byrne has joined Pump Court Chambers. James is an experienced practitioner with a wide civil practice encompassing commercial, property, personal injury and regulatory law. He also maintains a practice in the area of private children law. James said: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining a set held […]
Venue The Hotel du Vin, Southgate Street, Winchester, SO23 9EF Schedule 13.00 – 13.30 – Registration 13.30 – 14.00 – Is Brexit a frustrating event? – A view from the Chancery Division 14.00 – 14.30 – Nuisance and infringement of privacy: A Tate Modern perspective 14.30 – 15.00 – The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) […]
Venue The Hotel du Vin, 14 Southgate St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EF (Map) Schedule 14.15 – 14.30 – Registration 14.30 – 14.55 – Property Law Update – To include how to avoid community infrastructure levy, are pre-commencement planning conditions lawful? 14.55 – 15.20 – Nuisance and infringement of privacy: a Tate Modern perspective 15.20 – 15.45 […]
Pump Court Chambers Property Team are pleased to invite you to our Annual Property Update seminar. The team will be reviewing the notable recent decisions and providing practical advice on essential issues of law, practice and procedure. Venue The Hotel du Vin, 14 Southgate St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EF (map) Schedule 14:15 – 14:30 – […]
Toms v Ruberry017) EWHC 2970 (QB) Simon Lane has successfully represented the Respondent tenant on appeal in the High Court in a long running possession claim arising from forfeiture of the lease of a pub in Cornwall. The High Court (Mr Justice Dingemans) has upheld the decision of the County Court in the first reported […]
Pump Court Chambers Property Team are pleased to announce that our annual property update seminar will take place on Tuesday 13th A. Venue Hotel du Vin, 14 Southgate St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EF CPD 2.5 points Cost £40 inc VAT Topics Commercial conveyancing and professional negligence – An expansion of the duty of care An […]
Tara Lyons has successfully represented the Claimant in his claim for a declaration of trust that his ex-partner, the Defendant held her property on a constructive trust for their benefit in equal shares. The property had been purchased by the Defendant in her sole name and paid for using her funds, assisted by a mortgage […]
Since April 2015 the sale of residential property in the United Kingdom owned by non-UK domiciled individuals can generate a tax charge. In the summer the government published the Summer Finance Bill 2015 which also proposes key changes to the inheritance tax regime applicable to many non-UK residents. These changes, together with forthcoming changes to the […]