Case Law

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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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 comprising seven flats in London under section 21 of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Banyard and Banyard v Successor in Title to Sir Thomas Hunt & William Hunt (1604) whose identity is unknown

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Banyard and Banyard v Successor in Title to Sir Thomas Hunt & William Hunt (1604) whose identity is unknown, case reference CAM/33UC/OAF/2012/0004, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 19/07/2012. The case of Banyard and Banyard v Successor in Title to Sir Thomas Hunt & William Hunt (1604) whose identity is unknown involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Norfolk under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Winrow v Bergman and Newling

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Winrow v Bergman and Newling, case reference MAN/00BW/OAF/2012/0004, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 14/08/2012. The case of Winrow v Bergman and Newling involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential property in Wigan under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

Trott v Humble and Others

Appeals
Report of the appeal case Trott v Humble and Others, case reference LRA/154/2011, decided in the Lands Tribunal on 29/10/2012. The case of Trott v Humble and Others was an appeal against the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal's decision in relation to the premiuma payable for the purchase of new leasea of three residential apartments in Norfolk under section 48 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Midland Freeholds Limited

Appeals
Report of the appeal case Midland Freeholds Limited, case reference LRA/80/2012, decided in the Lands Tribunal on 21/08/2012. The case of Midland Freeholds Limited was an appeal against the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal's decision in relation to the premium payable for the purchase of a new lease of a residential apartment in the West Midlands under section 48 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

City & Country Properties Limited v Yeats

Appeals
Report of the appeal case City & Country Properties Limited v Yeats, case reference LRA/18/2011, decided in the Lands Tribunal on 17/07/2012. The case of City & Country Properties Limited v Yeats was an appeal against the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal's decision in relation to the premium payable for the purchase of a new lease of a residential apartment in West Sussex under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Zuckerman and Others v Trustees of the Calthorpe Estates

Appeals
Report of the appeal case Zuckerman and Others v Trustees of the Calthorpe Estates, case reference LRA/97/2008, decided in the Lands Tribunal on 03/07/2007. The case of Zuckerman and Others v Trustees of the Calthorpe Estates was an appeal against the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal's decision in relation to the premiuma payable for the purchase of new leases of eleven residential apartments in the Midlands under section 48 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Sarum Properties Limited v Webb

Appeals
Report of the appeal case Sarum Properties Limited v Webb, case reference LRA/108/2008, decided in the Lands Tribunal on 21/10/2009. The case of Sarum Properties Limited v Webb was an appeal against the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal's decision in relation to the premium payable for the purchase of a new lease of a residential apartment in London under section 48 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Dependable Homes Limited v Mann and Mann

Appeals
Report of the appeal case Dependable Homes Limited v Mann and Mann, case reference LRA/49/2008, decided in the Lands Tribunal on 08/09/2009. The case of Dependable Homes Limited v Mann and Mann was an appeal against the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal's decision in relation to the premium payable for the purchase of a new lease of a residential apartment in West Sussex under section 48 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Sheffield and Armour (Trustees of R G Drax Amr 1987 Settlement Trust) v Kingsbere Court Management Company Limited

Appeals
Report of the appeal case Sheffield and Armour (Trustees of R G Drax Amr 1987 Settlement Trust) v Kingsbere Court Management Company Limited, case reference LRA/5/2008, decided in the Lands Tribunal on 20/07/2009. The case of Sheffield and Armour (Trustees of R G Drax Amr 1987 Settlement Trust) v Kingsbere Court Management Company Limited was an appeal against the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal's decision in relation to the premium payable for the purchase of the freehold interest in a block of six self-contained residential flats and maisonettes in Dorset under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Elmbirch Properties PLC v Schaefer-Tsoropatzadis and Abbott

Report of the appeal case Elmbirch Properties PLC v Schaefer-Tsoropatzadis and Abbott, case reference LRA/22/2006, decided in the Lands Tribunal on 03/07/2007. The case of Elmbirch Properties PLC v Schaefer-Tsoropatzadis and Abbott was an appeal by the landlord against the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal's decision in relation to the premium payable for the purchase of new leases of two residential apartments in Berkshire under section 48 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Capelo v Barstow Investments Limited

Appeals
Report of the appeal case Capelo v Barstow Investments Limited, case reference LRA/31/2002, decided in the Lands Tribunal on 16/02/2004. The case of Capelo v Barstow Investments Limited was an appeal against the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal's decision in relation to the premium payable for the purchase of a new lease of a residential apartment in London under section 48 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

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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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