This historic liability originates from medieval canon law when the rector of a parish was responsible for the repair of the church chancel (the part over the altar where the service is celebrated). The liability still exists and the obligation to repair the chancel attaches to the former rectoral glebe land. This land may have [...]
[click here read more]Posted: March 10th, 2009 under Commercial Property.
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The issue of noise both inside and outside licensed premises is one which licensees should consider carefully following the commencement of the smoking ban and the introduction of recent Regulations. The smoking ban forced smokers outside the premises but if they cause excessive noise whilst they are there, whether it is from the beer garden [...]
[click here read more]Posted: March 10th, 2009 under Commercial Property.
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The Land Registration Act 2002 brought in the legislative framework to introduce electronic conveyancing. The Land Registry has carried out much consultation on the subject in the period since then but what substantive developments in this area have there actually been?
The parts of the Act dealing with electronic conveyancing envisaged a time when charges and [...]
Posted: March 10th, 2009 under Commercial Property.
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As from 1 October 2008, all commercial properties require an Energy Performance Certificate (”EPC”) to be produced when they are constructed, let or sold. An EPC is intended to inform any potential purchaser or tenant of a commercial building about the energy performance of that building. Lease renewals and surrenders of leases are excluded from [...]
[click here read more]Posted: March 10th, 2009 under Commercial Property.
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Landlords should be aware of the implications of not taking firm action and following the correct procedure following an unlawful, informal assignment of a lease. By following the correct procedure, and completing a licence to assign, a landlord can remove the risk of an unwanted new tenant obtaining the right to occupy premises.
The recent Court [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under Commercial Property.
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