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The government's flagship COVID rent arrears arbitration scheme has been "chronically" underused by landlords and tenants but experts say it has worked in practice and is set to be the template for a major overhaul of lease renewals under the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act. Dellah Gilbert, Chair of the PLA, comments.

In what has become an annual event, the PBA and PLA joined forces again to discuss the current issues and potential issues facing the property world in a recession.

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Remediation Contribution Orders under the Building Safety Act 2022: Batish v Inspired Sutton Ltd – a promising start for leaseholders? Simon Allison (Landmark Chambers) discusses the recent FTT decision Batish v Inspired Sutton Ltd, which concerned the grant of a Remediation Contribution Order against a developer.

A High Court case brought by Guy Hands’ Annington Homes over the government’s bid to reclaim an £8bn portfolio of military residential properties is being watched closely by property lawyers, who say the outcome could have further implications for the Leasehold Reform Act (LRA) 1967. Mark Reading, Vice Chair of the PLA, is quoted.

The Supreme Court has recently ruled that the owners of the luxury flats opposite the Tate Gallery's viewing platform face an unacceptable level of intrusion. PLA Exec members have been commenting in the press.

On 27 February 2023 the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) will begin using a new platform for conducting remote hearings. From that date CVP will be replaced by the VH service.

PLA calls on its 1,500 members to review whether new commercial legislation is needed. Property Week article by Tim Clark.

Dellah Gilbert, head of real estate disputes at Maples Teesdale and the new chair of the Property Litigation Association, discusses her career highlights, inspirations, and the work to be done to open up the profession.

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