February 2013 #303 Issue Archives | Legalease Law Journals

Construction Focus: Consultants under fire again?

John Starr | Property Law Journal | February 2013 #303

When is a contractor under an obligation to warn of a dangerous or defective design? John Starr examines recent case law on the issue

Planning: Change of use without express planning permission

Cripps Harries Hall | Property Law Journal | February 2013 #303

Jason Towell discusses the government’s recent announcement that it intends to bring in permitted development rights for a change of use from offices to residential

Service Charge: A warning to landlords

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP | Property Law Journal | February 2013 #303

A recent decision has extended a landlord’s duty to consult on proposed works. David Haines and Tanya Pinto explore the implications

Tenants: Tread with care!

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Raymond Cooper | Property Law Journal | February 2013 #303

Raymond Cooper highlights the potential problems with including an indemnity covenant in a lease that provides a remedy for breach of the tenants’ own covenants

Community Infrastructure Levy: A first-year review

Nabarro LLP | Property Law Journal | February 2013 #303

Rob Bruce reviews the impact of the CIL to date

Lease Break Clauses: What could possibly go wrong?

Stepien Lake LLP | Property Law Journal | February 2013 #303

Jon Dickins rounds up recent case law on the vexed issue of interpreting break clauses

Alienation: Perhaps not so alien

Brabners LLP | Property Law Journal | February 2013 #303

Rachel Watkin assesses the practicalities of alienation provisions and AGAs in the current economic climate

Property Law Journal: February 2013 #303