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What are interpretations involving lease provisions and rights of the landlord and the tenant of their capacity to have their say on the lease renewals?

Pole Properties Limited v Feinberg [1982] 43 P&CR 121 (Court of Appeal)SummaryIn the matter Pole Properties Limited v Feinberg [1982] 43 P&CR 121, the courts had summed interpretations involving lease provisions and rights of the landlord and the tenant of th...

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Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

As of 2023, rental prices are becoming increasingly unaffordable for people with an average income in the UK. Fewer homes are available for rent now as compared to a decade ago.

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How do the UK Household Costs Indices per housing consumer group (HCIs) complement indices like CPIH and CPI?

The HCIs supplement the Consumer Prices Index, including owner-occupiers' Housing costs (CPIH) and the Consumer Prices Index (CPI). They demonstrate how prices of goods and services consumed by various household subgroups change over time, offering insight into their...

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How many private rental properties have disappeared in the last four years?

Nearly 260,000 properties in the private rental sector have disappeared in the UK.

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What is the process after the meeting?

After the meeting, the minutes will be issued so you can see the actions arising. You can log onto the Ringley Gateway™ and watch as we action things.

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How has Zero Deposit, a deposit alternative supplier, responded to the CMA's announcement?

Zero Deposit has welcomed the CMA's efforts to improve industry standards. They support the need for comprehensive standards and a code of conduct in the deposit replacement market to protect tenants.

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Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?

The government took this drastic step after "new evidence" emerged, highlighting the safety risks associated with RAAC. A concrete beam collapsed during the school holidays.

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What is ground rent?

As a legal term, ground rent specifically refers to regular payments made by a holder of a leasehold property to the freeholder or a superior leaseholder, as required under a lease. As a lease is 'demised' to the leasehold owner for a term of years, rather than owne...

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What are the BTR prerequisites?

The no deposit optionSuperfast broadbandSecurity - you and your homeWork/life balanceHigh energy efficiencyQuality finishes & A+++ appliancesNo nonsense repairsDeliveries (be in when you are out)AmenitiesWellbeingSpace to entertainNo fuss applications processA so...

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What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

Ringley's techstack is the result of 20 years experience of managing residential real estate and covers everything from transactional leaseup, to the community experience, management of revenue and plant compliance.Technology is no longer an add-on but a lifecycle di...

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How did previous court decisions, like Windermere and Oliver, influence property law in the UK?

Windermere Marina Village v Wild and Oliver v Sheffield City Council were landmark cases that broadened the interpretation of section 27A (6), making provisions that allowed landlords to define "fair and reasonable" service charge proportions void. These cases laid t...

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What are the new energy efficiency rules for the private rental sector in the UK?

The UK government is proposing to raise the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating to a band C by 2025 for new tenancies and for all tenancies by 2028.

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What causes condensation and mould, and why are both dangerous to human health?

The mould associated with condensation is formed by the presence of humidity and moisture in the air and in spaces where there is poor ventilation and/or no heating facilities. The mould is dangerous to health as it can directly affect the respiratory system and caus...

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What is Building Biology?

Building Biology is a field that examines how the built environment affects human health. It focuses on creating homes free from harmful elements, promoting well-being through considerations like electromagnetic field exposure, indoor air quality, and design principles.

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Who can apply for building safety funding?

The responsible entities will be eligible to apply for building safety funding. The responsible person may be a Freeholder, Head Leaseholder, Registered Provider of Social Housing, Right-to-manage Company, Resident Management Company, or Freehold Management Company

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The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, the justification for which the charges were authoritatively imposed and the way the lease terms are to be understood under which such charges are effected.

6 Grantley HouseSummaryThe case 6 Grantley House is an issue where there have been disagreements on service charges which are claimed to have been charged to by the landlord to the tenants to the property. The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, t...

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How can the housing crisis be addressed?

Addressing the crisis necessitates substantial reform, including replacing the discretionary planning system with a rules-based, flexible zoning system. Intensifying private-sector housebuilding is crucial, focusing on areas with high demand for housing and swiftly i...

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What happens if the How to Rent Guide is not shared with tenants?

The How to Rent Guide forms part of the prescribed information landlords must issue to their tenants. If a landlord fails to issue the How to Rent Guide to their tenants, the landlord cannot implement the right to end a tenancy using Section 21 of The Housing Act 1988.

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Is the landlord responsible for the maintenance of the property?

The landlord is accountable for repairs and maintenance of the property. They are responsible for damages if there is negligence or delay in routine maintenance and repairs.

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Why was the Fire Safety Act introduced, and what is its primary goal?

The Fire Safety Act of 2021 was introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower incident 2017. Its primary goal is to prevent similar incidents in the future, with provisions rooted in recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

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How do you get rid of Silverfish?

Some simple advice to get rid of silverfish if you are a leaseholder in a block of flats are:Remove their food source: you don’t want to be sharing food with pests, so seal your dried goods in airtight containers. If silverfish won’t be able to access their favored m...

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What are governance factors within the context of ESG?

Governance factors within the context of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) refer to the processes and structures that companies use to manage their operations, ensure accountability, and promote transparency. Governance factors can include a wide range of i...

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What happens if a landlord fails to comply with current regulations?

Landlords who refuse to accept the new regulations may face serious consequences. It may include a fine or even imprisonment.

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The allegations of lax construction practices and the extent of liability for the resultant defects.

DIXONS GROUP plc v JAN ANDREW MURRAY-OBOYNSKI and Others (1998) 86 BLR 16SummaryThe case of Dixons Group plc v Jan Andrew Murray-Oboynski and Others (1998) 86 BLR 16 involves a legal dispute dealing with defects in construction works: the same had been carried out by...

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What’s happening to UK house prices?

The UK housing market is a bit volatile. With mortgage rates rising and the cost-of-living crisis looming, property price growth is now falling.The UK housing market is a bit volatile. With mortgage rates rising and the cost-of-living crisis looming, property price g...

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What happens when ESG is not measured?

A failure to measure ESG exposures could result in significant financial losses.

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What should be checked during a communal door inspection?

During a communal door inspection, several aspects should be examined, including the functionality of self-closing devices, potential alterations that might affect the door's performance, the presence of combined smoke and fire seals, and the door's certification.

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The failure of the defendant in its duties if there existed any, and the remedies the plaintiffs were to be accorded.

Harry Johnson, June Johnson and Others vs County Bideford LtdSummaryHarry Johnson, June Johnson and Others vs Co District Bideford Ltd Corporation Ltd is a case pitting the plaintiffs, who include Harry Johnson and June Johnson and other co-claimants against the defe...

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Why ground source heat pumps are recommended?

Ground source heat pumps help reduce carbon emissions by up to 50 percent compared to traditional systems. They use the natural heat stored in the ground to heat buildings instead of burning fossil fuels like gas or oil.

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How many TDS tenancy deposit disputes were there in 2021 to 2022?

31,000 adjudications up from the previous year. Only clear and regular communication can mitigate instances of disputes between the landlords and the tenants.

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

What are interpretations involving lease provisions and rights of the landlord and the tenant of their capacity to have their say on the lease renewals?

Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

As of 2023, rental prices are becoming increasingly unaffordable for people with an average income in the UK. Fewer homes are available for rent now as compared to a decade ago.

How do the UK Household Costs Indices per housing consumer group (HCIs) complement indices like CPIH and CPI?

How many private rental properties have disappeared in the last four years?

Nearly 260,000 properties in the private rental sector have disappeared in the UK.

What is the process after the meeting?

After the meeting, the minutes will be issued so you can see the actions arising. You can log onto the Ringley Gateway™ and watch as we action things.

How has Zero Deposit, a deposit alternative supplier, responded to the CMA's announcement?

Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?

The government took this drastic step after "new evidence" emerged, highlighting the safety risks associated with RAAC. A concrete beam collapsed during the school holidays.

What is ground rent?

What are the BTR prerequisites?

What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

How did previous court decisions, like Windermere and Oliver, influence property law in the UK?

What are the new energy efficiency rules for the private rental sector in the UK?

The UK government is proposing to raise the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating to a band C by 2025 for new tenancies and for all tenancies by 2028.

What causes condensation and mould, and why are both dangerous to human health?

What is Building Biology?

Who can apply for building safety funding?

The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, the justification for which the charges were authoritatively imposed and the way the lease terms are to be understood under which such charges are effected.

How can the housing crisis be addressed?

What happens if the How to Rent Guide is not shared with tenants?

Is the landlord responsible for the maintenance of the property?

The landlord is accountable for repairs and maintenance of the property. They are responsible for damages if there is negligence or delay in routine maintenance and repairs.

Why was the Fire Safety Act introduced, and what is its primary goal?

How do you get rid of Silverfish?

What are governance factors within the context of ESG?

What happens if a landlord fails to comply with current regulations?

Landlords who refuse to accept the new regulations may face serious consequences. It may include a fine or even imprisonment.

The allegations of lax construction practices and the extent of liability for the resultant defects.

What’s happening to UK house prices?

What happens when ESG is not measured?

A failure to measure ESG exposures could result in significant financial losses.

What should be checked during a communal door inspection?

The failure of the defendant in its duties if there existed any, and the remedies the plaintiffs were to be accorded.

Why ground source heat pumps are recommended?

How many TDS tenancy deposit disputes were there in 2021 to 2022?

31,000 adjudications up from the previous year. Only clear and regular communication can mitigate instances of disputes between the landlords and the tenants.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

What are interpretations involving lease provisions and rights of the landlord and the tenant of their capacity to have their say on the lease renewals?

Are UK house prices and rental price affordability getting worse?

How do the UK Household Costs Indices per housing consumer group (HCIs) complement indices like CPIH and CPI?

How many private rental properties have disappeared in the last four years?

What is the process after the meeting?

How has Zero Deposit, a deposit alternative supplier, responded to the CMA's announcement?

Why did RAAC concrete cause UK government to order the immediate closure of hundreds of school buildings?

What is ground rent?

What are the BTR prerequisites?

What is Ringley’s Techstack ?

How did previous court decisions, like Windermere and Oliver, influence property law in the UK?

What are the new energy efficiency rules for the private rental sector in the UK?

What causes condensation and mould, and why are both dangerous to human health?

What is Building Biology?

Who can apply for building safety funding?

The case verifies the reasonability of the service charges, the justification for which the charges were authoritatively imposed and the way the lease terms are to be understood under which such charges are effected.

How can the housing crisis be addressed?

What happens if the How to Rent Guide is not shared with tenants?

Is the landlord responsible for the maintenance of the property?

Why was the Fire Safety Act introduced, and what is its primary goal?

How do you get rid of Silverfish?

What are governance factors within the context of ESG?

What happens if a landlord fails to comply with current regulations?

The allegations of lax construction practices and the extent of liability for the resultant defects.

What’s happening to UK house prices?

What happens when ESG is not measured?

What should be checked during a communal door inspection?

The failure of the defendant in its duties if there existed any, and the remedies the plaintiffs were to be accorded.

Why ground source heat pumps are recommended?

How many TDS tenancy deposit disputes were there in 2021 to 2022?

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