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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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Elliott v Unknown

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Elliott v Unknown, case reference BIR/00CT/OAF/2011/0070, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 16/12/2011. The case of Elliott v Unknown involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Birmingham under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Riddett and Others v Unknown

Report of the enfranchisement case Riddett and Others v Unknown, case reference CAM/33UC/OAF/2011/0004, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 08/02/2012. The case of Riddett and Others v Unknown involved the purchase of the freehold interest in twelve residential properties in Norfolk under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Ismail v Georgiou

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Ismail v Georgiou, case reference LON/00AJ/OAF/2011/0056, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 6/2/2011. The case of Ismail v Georgiou involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in London under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Strickland v Hanlo Holdings Limited

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Strickland v Hanlo Holdings Limited, case reference BIR/00CN/OAF/2011/0045, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 31/01/2012. The case of Strickland v Hanlo Holdings Limited involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Birmingham under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Corbett v Unknown

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Corbett v Unknown, case reference CHI/00HC/OAF/2011/0009, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 26/03/2012. The case of Corbett v Unknown involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Somerset under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Riley and Riley v Finchfive Low Mill (Caton) Limited

Report of the enfranchisement case Riley and Riley v Finchfive Low Mill (Caton) Limited, case reference MAN/30UH/OAF/2011/0022, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 04/04/2012. The case of Riley and Riley v Finchfive Low Mill (Caton) Limited involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Lancaster under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and the terms of the transfer of the property.

Cadogan and Cadogan Estates Limited v Brahm

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Cadogan and Cadogan Estates Limited v Brahm, case reference LON/00AW/OLE/2011/0016, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 23/04/2012. The case of Cadogan and Cadogan Estates Limited v Brahm involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in London under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

White v Liverpool City Council

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case White v Liverpool City Council, case reference MAN/00BY/OAF/2011/0011, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 17/04/2012. The case of White v Liverpool City Council involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Liverpool under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Rowan and Rowan v Hotbed General Partner (Ground Rent) Ltd and Hotbed General Partner (Ground Rents) Nominee Ltd

Report of the enfranchisement case Rowan and Rowan v Hotbed General Partner (Ground Rent) Ltd and Hotbed General Partner (Ground Rents) Nominee Ltd, case reference MAN/00EX/OAF/2012/0001, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 16/04/2012. The case of Rowan and Rowan v Hotbed General Partner (Ground Rent) Ltd and Hotbed General Partner (Ground Rents) Nominee Ltd involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Lancashire under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Grosvenor Estate Belgravia v Hirsh

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Grosvenor Estate Belgravia v Hirsh ( Case Ref LON/00BK/OAF/2010/0033) decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 11/06/2012. The case of Grosvenor Estate Belgravia v Hirsh involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in London under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Andrew Court Resident Association Limited v Unknown

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Andrew Court Resident Association Limited v Unknown, case reference CAM/12UB/OCE/2012/0005, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 13/07/2012. The case of Andrew Court Resident Association Limited v Unknown involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Cambridge under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Murphy v Liverpool City Council

Costs
Report of the case Murphy v Liverpool City Council, case reference MAN/00BY/OC9/2012/0001, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 16/10/2012 The case of Murphy v Liverpool City Council involved determination of the respondent's liability to pay costs incurred in relation to an application to purchase the freehold of a residential property in Liverpool under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

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

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