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The case concerns a dispute between Ben Cleuch, the Landlords and Scottish Enterprise ("SE"), the Tenant.

In this article, we will examine the recent High Court case of Lamba -v- Enfield LBC which serves a stark reminder to landlords to review the contents of their lease before serving any statutory notices.

The build to rent (BTR) sector is transforming the living sector, offering professionally managed, high-quality homes designed for modern lifestyles...

The first place to look is your lease. If you don't have a copy, you can get one from the Land Registry. There are also model leases on the gov.uk website which housing associations use.

The recent decision in Romano v Standard Commercial Property Securities Ltd and Another revisits the possibility of recognising new servitudes that was the subject of last years House of Lords decision in Moncrieff v Jamieson.

From October 2026, social landlords will be required to proactively publish information about the management of their homes.

The recent High Court decision in Peel Land and Property (Ports No. 3) Ltd v TS Sheerness Steel Ltd [2013] serves as a useful reminder of the principles a court will take into account when determining whether a tenant is entitled to remove equipment installed at the premises on lease expiry.

In Rakusen (Respondent) v Jepsen and others (Appellants) [2023] UKSC 9, the Supreme Court has found that Rent Repayment Orders ("RROs") can only be made against immediate landlords.

The Upper Tribunal's judgment on 11 July 2024 clarified that a landlord cannot use a 'sweeper clause' to recover costs for remedying structural defects. The case involved the London Borough of Tower Hamlets attempting to charge leaseholders for £8 million in repairs. The Tribunal ruled that the 'sweeper clause' could not cover structural repairs, and such costs require explicit provisions in the lease. This decision emphasizes the need for clear lease terms to recover significant repair costs.

It was fantastic to attend this engaging and informative seminar, with excellent hosting by Giles Barrie and a very informed and energised panel made up of:

As the Government's Deputy Chief Medical Officer warns that the start of the UK peak of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) epidemic is expected within the next 10 to 14 days

Tenant insolvency is on the increase and nowhere is it more common than on our high streets where household names such as Woolworths, Zavvi and Land of Leather have been some of the more high profile casualties!

A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted that landlords will not be compelled by the Court to renew a business tenancy when the tenant has engaged in unreasonable conduct.

One of the most strategic moves that a landlord can make is to renew leases with reliable tenants. This decision helps to ensure a steady stream of income but also mitigates risks...

Moving to new premises is expensive and disruptive for a business.

If you are buying or selling a residential leasehold property (usually a flat or a maisonette), you may have heard lawyers talk about the “AST trap” — a hidden technical issue that has caused delays, lender concerns, and expensive deeds of variation or indemnity policies for years. The good news is that recent legislation, in the form of The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 brought this problem to an end on 27 December 2025.

As part of the eagerly awaited Budget on the 30th of October 2024, much of the information regarding changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax was disclosed

As discussed here, this Bill was first mentioned in the King's Speech on 7 November 2023. It has recently completed its report stage in the House of Lords...