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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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Browne and Browne v Grosvenor West End Properties

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case Browne and Browne v Grosvenor West End Properties, case reference LON/00BK/2010/1071, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 15/07/2011. The case of Browne and Browne v Grosvenor West End Properties 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 Limited v McDowell

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case The Wellcome trust Limited v McDowell, case reference LON/00AW/OCR/2010/1216, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 10/05/2011. The case of The Wellcome trust Limited v McDowell 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.

Sigrist Square Freehold Limited v Reverter Plus Limited

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Sigrist Square Freehold Limited v Reverter Plus Limited, case reference LON/00AX/ICE/2010/0187, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 17/05/2011. The case of Sigrist Square Freehold Limited v Reverter Plus Limited involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential apartment in Surrey under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Vancouver Mansions Limited v Halliard Property Company Limited

Costs
Report of the case Vancouver Mansions Limited v Halliard Property Company Limited, case reference LON/00AQ/OCE/2010/0020, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 18/06/2011. The case of Vancouver Mansions Limited v Halliard Property Company Limited involved determination of costs incurred in relation to an application under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Holbrook and Acorn Limited v Hani

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Holbrook and Acorn Limited v Hani, case reference LON/OOAE/OCE/2011/0066, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 16/05/2011. The case of Holbrook and Acorn Limited v Hani involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential apartment in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Mahoney and Mahoney v Colman Court Limited

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case Mahoney and Mahoney v Colman Court Limited, case reference LON/00AC/OLR/2011/0143, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 12/06/2011. The case of Mahoney and Mahoney v Colman Court 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.

Maude and Stewart v Legion Properties Limited

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Maude and Stewart v Legion Properties Limited, case reference LON/OOBJ/OCE/2010/0212, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 12/05/2011. The case of Maude and Stewart v Legion Properties Limited involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential apartment in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Weston and Weston v Glentree Estate Ltd.

Costs
Report of the case Weston and Weston v Glentree Estate Ltd., case reference TW/LON/00BH/OLR/2010/1063, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 11/05/2011. The case of Weston and Weston v Glentree Estate Ltd. involved determination of costs incurred in relation to an application under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Ibrahim v Holding and Management (Solitaire) Ltd

Enfranchisement
Report of the enfranchisement case Ibrahim v Holding and Management (Solitaire) Ltd, case reference BG/LON/OOAH.OCE/2010/0236, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 16/05/2011. The case of Ibrahim v Holding and Management (Solitaire) Ltd involved the purchase of the freehold interest in a residential apartment in London under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Gidvani v Haynes Estates Limited

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case Gidvani v Haynes Estates Limited, case reference LON/00AE/OLR/210/1107, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 19/04/2011. The case of Gidvani v Haynes Estates 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.

The Crown Estate Commissioners v Lawson and Lawson

Costs
Report of the case The Crown Estate Commissioners v Lawson and Lawson, case reference LON/00BK/OC9/2011/0007, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 21/04/2011. The case of The Crown Estate Commissioners v Lawson and Lawson involved determination of costs incurred in relation to an application under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Armon v Scannell

Lease Extension
Report of the lease extension case Armon v Scannell, case reference LON/OOAJ/OLR/2011/0336, decided in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal on 11/05/2011. The case of Armon v Scannell 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.

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

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