Articles

In “It’s not demanding to be noticed” Martin Dray considers the recent Court of Appeal decision in Prempeh v Lakhany in relation to s.8 notices seeking possession.

• Martin Dray

Janet Bignell QC on Covid-19 and Business Interruption Insurance.

• Janet Bignell QC

On 7 October 2020 the High Court granted an appeal by an agricultural tenant, under s.69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, against the award of an arbitrator appointed under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986: in which the arbitrator had upheld the validity of a notice to quit served under Case B(b)(ii) of Schedule 3 to the 1986 Act. The High Court found that, on its proper construction, Case B paragraph (b)(ii) did not apply to a permission arising by way of the permitted development rights contained in the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. Catherine Taskis acted for the successful appellant.

• Catherine Taskis QC

Stephen Jourdan QC and Imogen Dodds outline a few thoughts on developing part of a multi-occupied building without derogating from grant, breaching the covenant for quiet enjoyment or committing a nuisance:

• Stephen Jourdan QC
• Imogen Dodds

Cecily Crampin & Tricia Hemans investigate reviving disclaimed property.

• Cecily Crampin
• Tricia Hemans