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We provide summaries and analysis of important landmark legal decisions from the LVT, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and Higher Courts affecting the residential leasehold property sector. It is a valuable resource for anyone involved in this industry.
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Contago Limited, Borrett, Barnes and Newman v Azouz

Costs
Report of the enfranchisement case Contago Limited, Borrett, Barnes and Newman v Azouz, case reference LON/00BJ/0C6/2008/0003, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 19/08/2008. The case of Contago Limited, Borrett, Barnes and Newman v Azouz involved the determination of costs in relation to the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in London under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Green v Sidewalk Properties Limited

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Green v Sidewalk Properties Limited, case reference BIR/41UF/0AF/2008/0462, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 13/08/2008. The case of Green v Sidewalk Properties Limited involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in the Midlands under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Johnson v Pervez

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Johnson v Pervez, case reference BIR/00CW/OAF/2008/0468, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 27/08/2008. The case of Johnson v Pervez involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in the Midlands under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Gowdy v Unknown

Report of the enfranchisement case Gowdy v Unknown, case reference CAM/11UC/OAF/2008/0014, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 09/09/2008. The case of Gowdy v Unknown involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Buckinghamshire under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Meikle v City and Country Properties (Midlands) Limited

Costs
Report of the enfranchisement case Meikle v City and Country Properties (Midlands) Limited, case reference BIR/00CN/OC6/2008/0003, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 11/09/2008. The case of Meikle v City and Country Properties (Midlands) Limited involved the determination of costs in relation to the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Birmingham under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Laing v Langley Green Property Co

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Laing v Langley Green Property Co, case reference BIR/00CN/OAF/2008/0469, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 11/09/2008. The case of Laing v Langley Green Property Co involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Birmingham under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Butler v Linecroft

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Butler v Linecroft, case reference BIR/00CS/OAF/2008/0491, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 15/09/2008. The case of Butler v Linecroft involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Birmingham under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Trustee of John Lyon's Charity v Red Earl Limited

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Trustee of John Lyon's Charity v Red Earl Limited, case reference LON/00BK/OAF/2008/0016, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 13/10/2008. The case of Trustee of John Lyon's Charity v Red Earl Limited involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in London under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Kershaw and Fletcher v Beachley Properties Limited

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Kershaw and Fletcher v Beachley Properties Limited, case reference MAN/00BP/OAF/2008/0020, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal in 2008. The case of Kershaw and Fletcher v Beachley Properties Limited involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Oldham under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Halfacre v Mackay

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Halfacre v Mackay, case reference CAM/00ME/OAF/2008/0016, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 13/10/2008. The case of Halfacre v Mackay involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Berkshire under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Sworn v London Borough of Brent

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Sworn v London Borough of Brent , case reference LON/00AE/OAF/2008/0050, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 21/10/2008. The case of Sworn v London Borough of Brent involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in London under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Sidewalk Properties Limited v Spencer

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Sidewalk Properties Limited v Spencer, case reference BIR/00CT/OAF/2008/0478, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 03/11/2008. The case of Sidewalk Properties Limited v Spencer involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in the Midlands under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

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Case Law Editorial Team

Jonathan Upton
Managing Editor
Barrister, Serle Court
Justin Bates KC
Associate Editor
Barrister, Landmark Chambers

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