Problems With Leasehold Covenants
DUVAL v 11-13 RANDOLPH CRESCENT LIMITED [2018] EWCA Civ 2298 This recent case shows the difficulties that can arise with leasehold flats when the drafting of the lease terms has not been properly thought through. 11-13 Randolph Crescent in Maida Vale comprised two houses which had been converted into nine flats, each held under a […]
Law Society Admonishes SRA And LSB Approved Tiered Solicitor Proposal
As the Legal Services Board approve the SRA’s proposal to allow multiple tiers of solicitors, the Law Society have warned that it may slacken existing rules and reduce public protection. The rule change will permit sole solicitors to act outside the protections of a recognised sole practice and would not be subject to entity regulation. […]
Conveyancing Firm Fined For Conflict Of Interest Breach
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) had accused Manchester firm Sleigh Son & Booth of four separate offences that created a clear conflict of interest. Following a recent ruling by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT), the firm have been fined £2,000 and ordered to pay costs in the amount of £20,000, despite the SRA asking for […]
Government Fail To Meet 300,000 New Home Pledge
Despite insisting in the 2017 budget that the government intended to build 300,000 new homes a year to help ease the housing crisis in England, latest figures by the Office for Budget Responsibility have found that hosing stock in England is falling short of the 300,000 pledge by over 20%. At current levels, the OBR […]