Property Disputes - Quarterly Update - Spring 2018

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Stories include:

IGNORANCE OF THE RULES IS NO DEFENCE

The Supreme Court has recently handed down a judgment in a case involving an individual's claim against his firm of solicitors.

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: REPOSSESSION IN PANAMA

The service of a termination notice by the owner of a luxury hotel in Panama got out of hand earlier this month. The hotel was managed by a company owned by Donald Trump.

ARROGANT PROFESSIONALS BROUGHT DOWN TO EARTH

The case of Riva Properties vs Foster & Partners concerned a successful professional negligence claim against the world renowned architects, Foster & Partners.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Topics in this issue include: How do you terminate an existing tenancy where a tenant has a protected business tenancy?

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Landlord's dispensation for major works: getting it right

Many residential landlords will be familiar with the requirement to consult with tenants before major works are carried out. The landlord's right to seek dispensation from the Tribunal where it has failed to consult is perhaps less well understood. In a recent Upper Tribunal appeal, Hughes Paddison successfully challenged the First Tier Tribunal’s interpretation of the law. Joe Ferris provides a summary of the appeal and the key principles for landlords to keep in mind when considering an application for dispensation.

New Digital LPAs- A welcome reform or a minefield

The OPG registered a record 1,073,032 LPAs in 2022-2023. Concerns over the paper-based system led to reforms, culminating in the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 for a safer and simpler process.

Congratulations Heidi on becoming an Equity Partner

Hughes Paddison is delighted to warmly welcome Heidi Aitken to the Equity Partnership. Here we celebrate her career so far and hear about her plans, as an Equity Partner.

Meet our newest Partner Jennifer Allen

We are delighted to announce that Jennifer Allen has joined our Equity Partnership with effect from April 2023. Jennifer started her legal career with Hughes Paddison in 2006 as a Trainee solicitor. Having successfully completed our 2-year Training...

Why we chose Winstons Wish as our Charity of the Year

This year we are delighted to support ‘ Winston’s Wish ’ as our Charity of the Year. Winston’s Wish is a national charity that provides bereavement support, guidance and information to children and young people (up to 25) and their...