Light is taken for granted until it is lost. Whether at home, or at work light that has always been enjoyed can be taken away by a neighbouring development –…

Just because a property is held in the name of a particular person does not mean that he or she is the real owner of the property. Real ownership (in…

Whilst we continue to await details of the Renters’ Reform Bill, which is expected to abolish the “no fault” eviction procedure under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, in…

Many residential blocks in London are plagued by management issues. The common ones are service charges, alterations, and sub-letting. Lessees are usually concerned about service charges, whereas landlords are concerned…

The interests of residential landlords and tenants are regulated by contractual terms and a statutory overlay, and if there is a problem the court or the tribunal is in the…

Sherry parties at numbers 11-13 Randolph Crescent must be fun. Readers may remember the case of Dr Julia Duval of that address (a solicitor) and her determination to prevent a…

The recent case of Mr Iouri Chliafchtein and his dispute over services at 3-10 Grosvenor Crescent, London SW1 proves once again the oldest and most ignored adage in property management…