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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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Whitwam v Green

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Whitwam v Green, case reference MAN/00BW/OAF/2009/0002, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 11/03/2009. The case of Whitwam v Green involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Manchester under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Deer v Unknown

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Deer v Unknown, case reference LON/00BF/OAF/2009/0002, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 03/03/2009. The case of Deer v Unknown involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Surrey under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Davies v London Borough of Brent

Costs
Report of the enfranchisement case Davies v London Borough of Brent , case reference LON/00AE/OAF/2008/0060, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 07/04/2009. The case of Davies v London Borough of Brent involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in London under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Taylor v Sidewalk Properties Limited

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Taylor v Sidewalk Properties Limited, case reference BIR/00CN/OAF/2008/0547, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 22/04/2009. The case of Taylor v Sidewalk Properties Limited involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in the Midlands under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Teasdale v Walter-Jarvis

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Teasdale v Walter-Jarvis, case reference BIR/00CT/OAF/2008/0552, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 22/04/2009. The case of Teasdale v Walter-Jarvis involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in the Midlands under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Butler v Sidewalk Properties Limited

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Butler v Sidewalk Properties Limited, case reference BIR/44UB/OAF/2008/0542, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 28/04/2009. The case of Butler v Sidewalk Properties Limited involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in the Midlands under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Allan v Unknown

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Allan v Unknown, case reference BIR/00CR/OAF/2008/0558, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 28/04/2009. The case of Allan v Unknown involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in the Midlands under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Rushton v Datnow

Costs
Report of the enfranchisement case Rushton v Datnow , case reference BIR/00CS/OC6/2009/0001, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 28/04/2009. The case of Rushton v Datnow involved the determination of legal and valuation costs in relation to the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in the West Midlands under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Trivett and others v Robinson and BDW Trading

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Trivett and others v Robinson and BDW Trading, case reference BIR/17U11/0A17/2008/0070 to 0094 & 0429, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 29/04/2009. The case of Trivett and others v Robinson and BDW Trading involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Derbyshire under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Tracey v Cuthbertson

Costs
Report of the enfranchisement case Tracey v Cuthbertson, case reference BIR/41UB/OAF/2008/0509, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 29/04/2009. The case of Tracey v Cuthbertson involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Staffordshire under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Winechoice Limited v Camrose Limited

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Winechoice Limited v Camrose Limited, case reference LON/00BJ/OLE/2008/0017, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 14/04/2009. The case of Winechoice Limited v Camrose Limited involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in London under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Holmes v Fell Estates Ltd

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Holmes v Fell Estates Ltd, case reference MAN/00CG/OAF/2009/0001, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 19/05/2009. The case of Holmes v Fell Estates Ltd involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Sheffield 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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