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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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Abacona Investments Limited v Wright, Sterling, Trinder

Appeals
Report of the appeal case Abacona Investments Limited v Wright, Sterling, Trinder, case reference LRA/23/2000, decided in the Lands Tribunal on 07/02/2001. The case of Abacona Investments Limited v Wright, Sterling, Trinder 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 Warwickshire under section 48 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 and in relation to the landlord's recoverable costs.

Wafa v Grosvenor West End Properties

Lease Extension
Report of the appeal case Wafa v Grosvenor West End Properties decided in the Lands Tribunal on 03/07/2007. The case of Wafa v Grosvenor West End Properties, case reference LRA/125/2006, 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.

Daroux v Missing Landlord

Lease Extension
Report of the case Daroux v Missing Landlord, case reference DD/LON/OOAE/OLR/2012/1029, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 31/10/2012. The case of Daroux v Missing Landlord involved 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.

Grosvenor Estate London v Frogour Limited

Lease Extension
Report of the case Grosvenor Estate London v Frogour Limited, case reference LON/OOBK/OLR/2012/0044, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 5/11/2012. The case of Grosvenor Estate London v Frogour Limited involved 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.

Masson, Pull, Vince and Vince v Whitten

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Masson, Pull, Vince and Vince v Whitten, case reference LON/00AN/OCE/2012/0141, decided in the Residential Property Tribunal on 08/11/2012. The case of Masson, Pull, Vince and Vince v Whitten involved the purchase of the freehold of two residential apartments in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Union Wharf Limited v Meranti Limited

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Union Wharf Limited v Meranti Limited, case reference LON/00AM/OCE/2012/0042, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 13/11/2012. The case of Union Wharf Limited v Meranti Limited involved the purchase of the freehold of residential apartments in London under section 24 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Sutcliffe, Mahroof and Others v Deritend Investments (Birkdale) Ltd

Lease Extension
Report of the case Sutcliffe, Mahroof and Others v Deritend Investments (Birkdale) Ltd, case reference LON/00AZ/OLR/2012/0535, decided in the Residential Property Tribunal on 13/11/2012. The case of Sutcliffe, Mahroof and Others v Deritend Investments (Birkdale) Ltd, case reference LON/00AZ/OLR/2012/0535, involved the purchase of nine new leases of residential apartments in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Daejan Properties Ltd v Shahed

Costs
Report of the case Daejan Properties Ltd v Shahed, case reference LON/00BH/OC9/2012/0075, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 14/11/2012. The case of Daejan Properties Ltd v Shahed involved determination of the tenant's liability to pay costs incurred in relation to an application for a lease extension of two residential apartments in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Elliott v CH Chesterford Ltd

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case Elliott v CH Chesterford Ltd, case reference LON/00AJ/OLR/2012/0812, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 13/11/2012. The case of Elliott v CH Chesterford Ltd involved the purchase of a new lease of a residential apartment in Middlesex under section 48 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Daniel v Kolup Investments Ltd

Costs
Report of the case Daniel v Kolup Investments Ltd, case reference LON/00BK/OC9/2012/0059, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 12/11/2012. The case of Daniel v Kolup Investments Ltd involved determination of the applicant's liability to pay costs incurred in relation to an application for collective enfranchisement of a residential apartment in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Bryant and Bryant v JG Abraham Ltd and Abraham Nominees Ltd

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case Bryant and Bryant v JG Abraham Ltd and Abraham Nominees Ltd, case reference PJ/LON/OOBH/OLR/2012/0810, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 31/10/2012. The case of Bryant and Bryant v JG Abraham Ltd and Abraham Nominees Ltd involved 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.

National Holdings Limited v The Crown Estate Commissioners?and Darfield Investment Holdings Limited

Costs
Report of the case National Holdings Limited v The Crown Estate Commissioners and Darfield Investment Holdings Limited, case reference LON/00BK/OC9/2012/0076, LON/00BK/2012/0615, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 27/11/2012. The case of National Holdings Limited v The Crown Estate Commissioners and Darfield Investment Holdings Limited involved determination of terms of residential apartment leases in London as well as the costs incurred in relation to applications under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

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

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