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Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

The legal action was taken under the Housing Act 2004 after Chaplair Ltd did not comply with an improvement notice, failing to remove hazardous cladding from its Lumiere building within the specified deadline.

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How is the case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care?

The case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] is an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care.In this instance, a young girl named Poppy was placed in foster care under Sheffie...

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Is the ground rents ban retroactive?

No, the ground rents ban is not retroactive. It does not impact ground rents already being charged under existing leases. The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 banned ground rents for residential apartments with effect on June 30, 2022, except for retirement h...

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Who can be a director of a newly formed RTM company?

It is legally possible for the RTM to have one single director, but it's more common and effective for there to be between three and five directors, depending on the size of the block.

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1. What is the court appointment for a manager?

The court appointment of a manager is a legal process through which a court appoints a third party, typically a professional property manager, to assume the management and administration of a property or a specific aspect of its management. This process usually occur...

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What is the purpose of the RICS?

RICS – The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) represents the property profession in 146 countries, and regulates its ‘Chartered’ members. All valuations are subject to the RICS International Valuation Standards otherwise known as the ‘Red Book’.

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What do they look for in a building survey?

"With a building survey the customer gets the opportunity to increase the scope, for example: to report on loading and rearrangement of the property for conversion or extension. In general, the report includes details on:Major and minor defects and their meaning,Damp...

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Can you stop time on a building developer defect claim?

In short yes. Where the Buildng Safety Act extended 15 or 30 year limitation periods (effectively inserted into the Defective Premises Act 1972 and the Section 38 Building Act 1984) are near their end, residents, building owners and their advisors should seek to ent...

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What are the rights of the lessees, the alterations tenant is allowed to do to any of the flat and the construction of under lease concerning the development right

Roof Development (Hannon v 169 Queen's Gate Limited)SummaryThis is an application relating to a proposed refurbishment development across the roof of a premises by 169 Queen's Gate Limited, the Freeholder, and an affected Mr. Hannon, who is a leaseholder. This applic...

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What is the difference between Right to Manage and a Court appointed property manager?

The Right to Manage (RTM) and a Court-appointed property manager are two distinct mechanisms for managing a property, and they have some key differences:- Right to Manage (RTM): RTM is a legal right granted to leaseholders that allows them to take over the managem...

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What is an appropriate platform for the resident self-service feature?

A collaborative, integrated, user-friendly, and cloud-based technology portal is suitable for improving property management through a self-service platform.

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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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An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?

No. The Board or 5% of the Shareholders can call an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).

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Time has elapsed, should we serve a new Section 20 Stage 1 notice or re-issue the old one?

It is always best practice to issue a new Section 20 notice, time tends to lead to a building dilapidating further and new works being required. At the very least you should reissue the notice of intention with a letter of explanation.

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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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A complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges being levied on Mr. Mullaney by the lessor, Maybourne.

Mullaney v. Maybourne Grange (Croydon) Management Co [1986] 1 E.G.L.R.70 SummarySummaryThe case of Mullaney v Maybourne Grange (Croydon) Management Co. [1986] 1 E.G.L.R. 70 is argued over a complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges bein...

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Which are the best places to live in Manchester?

Some current hot spots for living in Manchester are Levenshulme, Chorlton, Deansgate, Salford Quays, and Castlefield, among others.

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What level of insurance commissions is normal at First port and Estates and Management?

In a case due to be heard at Tribunal in January 2024, Brian White alleges that FirstPort imposes charges on leaseholders and threatens late payment fees to discourage challenging insurance premiums. The property concerned is Hollin Bank Court in Blackburn and White...

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How are HRBs defined during the design and construction phase?

The definition of HRBs during design and construction: Buildings of at least 18m or 7 storeys, including 2+ residential units, care homes, or hospitals. It excludes certain building types.

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When did the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 come into force?

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 came into force on August 1, 2022, after receiving Royal Assent.

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What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?

By 2030, all privately rented properties in England and Wales must meet an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C. This applies to private and social housing as part of the government's effort to improve energy efficiency.

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What are social values in the context of ESG?

In the context of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, social values refer to the values and principles that guide a company's relationships with its stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which it operates. ...

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How many landlords left the rental market in 2022?

Properties available to rent plunged by 49 percent between March 2019 and March 2022. 53 percent of buy-to-let properties were permanently removed from the private rental market.

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Which regions in the UK have the highest concentration of holiday homes?

The South West region, particularly areas like South Hams in Devon and Cornwall, has the highest concentration of holiday homes. Other areas like Wales, North Norfolk, and the Isle of Anglesey also have significant numbers of holiday homes.

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How does the Building Safety Act impact residents and homeowners?

The Building Safety Act establishes mechanisms for reporting safety concerns, strengthens the regulatory framework, and improves the transparency of building safety information.

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What is LVC or Land Value Capture?

Land value capture (LVC) involves capturing the increase in land value caused by public investment, planning decisions, or other factors and using this enhanced value to fund public infrastructure, affordable housing, or other community benefits.

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What will be the final shape of the Renters Reform Bill?

The Renters Reform Bill is a proposed legislation that can change the rental sector by improving tenant rights, enhancing rental property standards, and addressing issues such as rent controls and eviction processes.

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How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

The prices of solar panels have dropped by over 88 percent since 2010. For a typical terraced house the installation cost is circa 10,000 and most likely would produce at least 50 percent of the energy required.

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Which is the free running track in London?

The running track at Regent's Park is free to use.

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Who is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet?

Mr. Michael Gove is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet under Rishi Sunak.

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Ask our Experts

What our customers are asking:

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

How is the case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care?

Is the ground rents ban retroactive?

Who can be a director of a newly formed RTM company?

It is legally possible for the RTM to have one single director, but it's more common and effective for there to be between three and five directors, depending on the size of the block.

1. What is the court appointment for a manager?

What is the purpose of the RICS?

What do they look for in a building survey?

Can you stop time on a building developer defect claim?

What are the rights of the lessees, the alterations tenant is allowed to do to any of the flat and the construction of under lease concerning the development right

What is the difference between Right to Manage and a Court appointed property manager?

What is an appropriate platform for the resident self-service feature?

A collaborative, integrated, user-friendly, and cloud-based technology portal is suitable for improving property management through a self-service platform.

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.

An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?

No. The Board or 5% of the Shareholders can call an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).

Time has elapsed, should we serve a new Section 20 Stage 1 notice or re-issue the old one?

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.

A complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges being levied on Mr. Mullaney by the lessor, Maybourne.

Which are the best places to live in Manchester?

Some current hot spots for living in Manchester are Levenshulme, Chorlton, Deansgate, Salford Quays, and Castlefield, among others.

What level of insurance commissions is normal at First port and Estates and Management?

How are HRBs defined during the design and construction phase?

The definition of HRBs during design and construction: Buildings of at least 18m or 7 storeys, including 2+ residential units, care homes, or hospitals. It excludes certain building types.

When did the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 come into force?

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 came into force on August 1, 2022, after receiving Royal Assent.

What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?

What are social values in the context of ESG?

How many landlords left the rental market in 2022?

Properties available to rent plunged by 49 percent between March 2019 and March 2022. 53 percent of buy-to-let properties were permanently removed from the private rental market.

Which regions in the UK have the highest concentration of holiday homes?

How does the Building Safety Act impact residents and homeowners?

The Building Safety Act establishes mechanisms for reporting safety concerns, strengthens the regulatory framework, and improves the transparency of building safety information.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

Why did Newham Council initiate legal proceedings against Chaplair Ltd?

How is the case of Oliver v Sheffield City Council [2017] an important decision in UK caselaw that pertains to the duty of care owed by local authorities to protect children in foster care?

Is the ground rents ban retroactive?

Who can be a director of a newly formed RTM company?

1. What is the court appointment for a manager?

What is the purpose of the RICS?

What do they look for in a building survey?

Can you stop time on a building developer defect claim?

What are the rights of the lessees, the alterations tenant is allowed to do to any of the flat and the construction of under lease concerning the development right

What is the difference between Right to Manage and a Court appointed property manager?

What is an appropriate platform for the resident self-service feature?

What is the process after the meeting?

An important decision needs to be voted on. Do we have to wait for the next AGM?

Time has elapsed, should we serve a new Section 20 Stage 1 notice or re-issue the old one?

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.

A complaint involving the reasonableness and the equity of service charges being levied on Mr. Mullaney by the lessor, Maybourne.

Which are the best places to live in Manchester?

What level of insurance commissions is normal at First port and Estates and Management?

How are HRBs defined during the design and construction phase?

When did the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 come into force?

What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?

What are social values in the context of ESG?

How many landlords left the rental market in 2022?

Which regions in the UK have the highest concentration of holiday homes?

How does the Building Safety Act impact residents and homeowners?

What is LVC or Land Value Capture?

What will be the final shape of the Renters Reform Bill?

How much have solar panel prices dropped since 2010?

Which is the free running track in London?

Who is the Housing Secretary in the new cabinet?

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