Introduction Interactions between lawyers and non-lawyers on social media indicate a clear divide concerning the principle of “caveat emptor” or “let the buyer beware.” Many non-lawyers consider caveat emptor to be antiquated and advocate, in effect, that the principle be reversed to “caveat venditor,” or “let the seller beware.” This is particularly evident in the … Read more
There’s an old saying that we plant the seeds now for the tree whose shade we are going to sit under in 25 years time. What we are seeing now are the fruits of the seeds that were planted in the early 2000s of rising ground rents, increasing service charges and de-regularisation of building … Read more
The government has moved from the realm of contemplation to the currently fantastic valley of decision, concerning the reform of ‘mediaeval leaseholds’ first introduced by the Normans, by announcing plans to implement several provisions contained in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (Act). Being implemented above includes provisions extending the right to leaseholders to … Read more
Last week, the High Court granted permission for a judicial review of the Havering Council’s decision not to designate an illegal landfill site at Launders Lane in Rainham as contaminated land. It is reported that “constantly smouldering underground fires coming from the illegal landfill at Launders Lane in Rainham cause air pollution all year round. … Read more
