An Appealing New System - RPTS
In recent years, the jurisdictions of the Government-sponsored Residential Property Tribunal Service (RPTS) have expanded dramatically.
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Courts & Case Law
Dr Michael Biles - Housing Ombudsman
The Housing Ombudsman Service was set up under the provisions of the 1996 Housing Act to deal with complaints and disputes involving member landlords.
Tuesday, 7th November 2006 Read moreDivorce and seperation - Who gets the apartment?
If you are going through or contemplating divorce and it is clear that no agreement over your home can made, the first point of call is to establish whose names are on the title deeds to the property. If you are unsure who owns the flat, a solicitor can make a search at the Land Registry for you. If the Deeds have both your and your spouse’s name on them, you have a legal interest in your flat. It may be a 50/50 share or some other proportion.
Monday, 15th July 2002 Read more‘Make me an honest offer’ - Cadogan v Morris reconsidered
The starting point is the case of Cadogan v Morris [1996] 4 All ER 643 a Court of Appeal decision in which it was held that simply putting forward a nominal figure (such as a pound) which could not represent adequate compensation in the particular case would invalidate the notice.
Thursday, 20th November 2008 Read moreNoise from other leaseholders - Is it worth suing?
Having noisy neighbours seems to be one of the most frequent complaints that we hear about. Letters certainly come to this magazine from distressed flat owners wondering what they can do.
Wednesday, 29th January 2003 Read moreEarl Cadogan and Cadogan Estates Ltd and others v Sportelli and others
Facts The Leasehold Reform Acts provide various mechanisms for the holders of long leases of residential premises to enfranchise their interests by an extension of their leases or the purchase of the freehold. The purchase price in such cases depends on certain assumptions of the amount, which, at the valuation date, the freeholder’s interest might be expected to realise if sold on the open market by a willing seller.
Thursday, 23rd November 2006 Read moreSiobhan McGrath, Senior President, Residential Property Tribunal Service - Interview
Following a review of the five regional Rent Assessment Panels in 2001, the Residential Property Tribunal Service (RPTS) was established to bring the panels together in order to better co-ordinate their work and maintain a consistency of approach in their procedures and decisions.
Saturday, 17th December 2005 Read moreAdministration Charges - Drewett v Bold & Sossi
The landlords were the freehold owners of a building. The ground floor flat was leased to the tenants under a long lease. The landlords occupied the remainder of the building.
Wednesday, 21st June 2006 Read morePearce v Norwich City Council
The applicant leaseholder was dissatisfied with the decision of the respondent freeholder to carry out works to his property.
Wednesday, 21st June 2006 Read more
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