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When a landlord retains a flat in a block which is subject to a collective enfranchisement claim, it can claim a leaseback of it. However, unless the landlord is a local authority or housing association, the landlord must make sure that a leaseback is proposed in its counter-notice otherwise the right will be lost.

Are they worth the effort? Action, Inaction and all kinds of endeavours in a conditional contract

James Burton is a barrister practising from Thirty Nine Essex Street Chambers. He specialises in planning, environmental and related work.

Why, How and When Should a Tenant Reinstate Alterations and What are the Damages if the Tenant Defaults?

Gary Webber was a practising barrister for 22 years specialising in property law.

Brie Stevens-Hoare QC is a very client focused specialist in property and property related work. Her main focus is on real property and the more commercial aspects of property work including disputes around property developments and commercial property. In addition, Brie has considerable experience of property related professional negligence and contentious probate matters.

A communi observantia non est recedendum. There should be no departure from common observance or usage.

This paper deals principally with the question when is it correct to grant damages in lieu of an injunction? The question is asked in the context of rights of light matters.

Being excessively litigious could prevent a tenant being granted a statutory renewal lease.

Tenants may have greater rights than they think.