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There are two recent cases of interest examining aspects of the law on nuisance: In Fearn v Tate, the Supreme Court found that "intense visual intrusion" from the Tate's viewing gallery can amount to an actionable nuisance.

As our Christmas countdown continues and the temperature drops we focus on 9 key elements of the minimum energy efficiency standards regime (MEES Regulations) as it applies to commercial buildings.

Landlords and property investors have ongoing regulatory duties towards those that occupy their property.

It is common for leases to require a tenant to obtain landlord's consent to an assignment, and to provide that the consent cannot to be unreasonably withheld.

Despite industry objection (including the British Property Federation referring to the plans as a "political gimmick") it appears proposals to give local authorities the right to let vacant premises...

Provisions of the Deregulation Act came into force on 1 October 2015, and have made some comprehensive changes to the procedure for obtaining possession under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended).

A recent report could lead to fundamental changes in the standards required of both estate agents and property managing agents.

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that landlords are under no obligation to mitigate the loss of unpaid rent by seeking a new tenant or otherwise.

There has been much speculation in the residential development market in Scotland over the last few months...

The article discusses upcoming UK government bills on renters' and leasehold reforms, aiming to end no-fault evictions, empower tenants against unfair rent hikes, and introduce stricter landlord regulations. It also highlights the draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill's goals to limit ground rents and protect leaseholders.

It is an exciting time, a new start, leaving the nest, embarking on one's life adventure but the start of University can also be a worrying time, particularly in regards to accommodation.

Following a recent Supreme Court decision, leaseholders exercising the Right to Manage (RTM) in a multi block estate will now only have the right to manage the building and other property...

On 8th July 2025 Mr Justice Fancourt handed down his long awaited judgment in Cooper v Ludgate House Ltd [2025] EWHC 1724 (Ch).

This advisory discusses the recent decision by the Court of Appeal in the matter of Bath Rugby Ltd. v Greenwood and others, ruling that a restrictive covenant over land was unenforceable...

John Stephenson, Senior Partner of Bircham Dyson Bell LLP, believes that the clarification of section 20B of the Landlord & Tenant Act in the case of OM Property Management Ltd. v Burr has been brought about by a bizarre set of circumstances nobody could have predicted would ever make it to court.

Further to the article "Who uses the stairs anyway?" in the Summer edition of QIA, the Supreme Court have now issued their judgement in relation to the Woolway v Mazars case.

The short answer is yes, they can.