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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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4 Frognal Gardens Management Limited v Moretella Investments Limited

Costs
Report of the case 4 Frognal Gardens Management Limited v Moretella Investments, case reference LON/00AG/OC9/2012/0055, Limited decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 06/08/2012. The case of 4 Frognal Gardens Management Limited v Moretella Investments Limited involved determination of costs incurred in relation to an application for enfranchisement of a residential apartment in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Markus v Grovsenor West End Properties, Mountview Estates Plc

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case Markus v Grovsenor West End Properties, Mountview Estates Plc, case reference LON/00BK/OLR/2012/0233, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 11/07/2012. The case of Markus v Grovsenor West End Properties, Mountview Estates Plc involved the purchase of a new lease of a residential apartment in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Howard de Walden Estates Limited v Jetha

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case Howard de Walden Estates Limited v Jetha, case reference LON/00BK/OLR/2012/0275, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 12/07/2012. The case of Howard de Walden Estates Limited v Jetha 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.

The Wellcome Trust v 25/27/29 Egerton Gardens Limited

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case The Wellcome Trust v 25/27/29 Egerton Gardens Limited, case reference LON/OOAW/OCE/2012/0059, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 25/07/2012. The case of The Wellcome Trust v 25/27/29 Egerton Gardens Limited involved the purchase of the freehold interest in three residential apartments in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Sundavadra, Sundavadra and Pathmaruban v Hill and Newby

Other
Report of the case Sundavadra, Sundavadra and Pathmaruban v Hill and Newby, case reference LON/00AQ/OCE/2012/0093, decided in the Residential Property Tribunal on 04/07/2012, after being referred from Watford County Court. The case of Sundavadra, Sundavadra and Pathmaruban v Hill and Newby involved the determination of the terms of acquisition of the freehold of an apartment in Harrow Weald under section 25 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Cameron v Akbar

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case Cameron v Akbar, case reference OO/LON/00BH/OLR/2012/0530, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 04/07/2012. The case of Cameron v Akbar 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.

Sinclair Garden Investments (Kensington) Limited v Robson, Sawgrass Property Investments Ltd and Robson

Costs
Report of the case Sinclair Garden Investments (Kensington) Limited v Robson, Sawgrass Property Investments Ltd and Robson, case reference LON/OOAD/OC9/2012/0046, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 02/07/2012. The case of Sinclair Garden Investments (Kensington) Limited v Robson, Sawgrass Property Investments Ltd and Robson involved determination of the costs incurred in relation to applications to purchase new leases for thirteen residential apartments in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Cfratrule v Calladine-Smith

Costs
Report of the case Cfratrule v Calladine-Smith, case reference LON/00AF/OC9/12/0044, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 02/07/2012. The case of Cfratrule v Calladine-Smith involved determination of the liability to pay costs incurred in relation to applications to acquire new leases for four residential apartments in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Manley v Metropolitan Properties Co. (FGC) Ltd

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case Manley v Metropolitan Properties Co. (FGC) Ltd, case reference LON/00AY/OLR/2012/0320, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 05/10/2012. The case of Manley v Metropolitan Properties Co. (FGC) 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.

Dhar v Sidewalk Properties Limited

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case Dhar v Sidewalk Properties Limited, case reference BIR/OCT/OLR/2012/0011, decided in the Midland Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 17/05/2012. The case of Dhar v Sidewalk Properties Limited involved 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.

Standard Securities Limited and Monopro Limited v Wellington Court Freehold Limited

Costs
Report of the case Standard Securities Limited and Monopro Limited v Wellington Court Freehold Limited, case reference LON/00BK/OC9/2012/0068, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 02/10/2011 . The case of Standard Securities Limited and Monopro Limited v Wellington Court Freehold Limited 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.

Woodlands Court Rustington Limited v Greenfield and Greenfield

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Woodlands Court Rustington Limited v Greenfield and Greenfield, case reference CHI/45UC/OCE/2012/0018, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 05/07/2012. The case of Woodlands Court Rustington Limited v Greenfield and Greenfield involved the purchase of the freehold interests in four residential apartments in West Sussex under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

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Jonathan Upton
Managing Editor
Barrister, Serle Court
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Associate Editor
Barrister, Landmark Chambers

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