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Opinion | 23:08:24

Staying in the light

Opinion | 23:08:24

When action must be taken

Opinion | 23:08:24

In the light of day

The second article in the series on rights of light explains how infringements are determined and measured.

Opinion | 23:08:24

Casting light on rights

The first of a new series of articles clarifies exactly what the right to light entails and how it arises.

Hospitality business rates

Opinion | 01:03:24

Will 2024 be the year the UK Government answers the hospitality industry’s calls for root and branch reform of business rates?

Whilst the announcements about the temporary business rates support package made by the Chancellor in the Autumn 2023 were welcomed by the industry, calls remain for an urgent reform of the business rates system to support struggling hospitality businesses.

News | 15:06:23

RWK Goodman Shortlisted for Solicitors Firm of the Year at the Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Awards

RWK Goodman LLP is proud to announce its shortlisting in the prestigious Solicitors Firm of the Year category at the annual Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Awards (ERMAs) 2023. The nomination reflects the firm’s...

Adverse possessions squatters rights

Opinion | 17:04:23

A guide to squatting and adverse possession claims

Adverse possession, sometimes referred to as squatting, is the occupation of land by a person who is not legally entitled to or authorised to be there.

Opinion | 16:06:22

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 – legislation with unintended consequences?

With only a matter of weeks to go before the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (“the Act”) comes into force, here is a quick reminder of what the legislation is all about and...

Opinion | 28:01:22

Purplebricks – It’s My Property and I Will Sell It To Who I Want

Was Purplebricks right to delist a property from its website when it discovered the vendors – a Christian couple – were opposed to two gay men buying it? The controversy has raged across newspapers, TV and...

Opinion | 24:01:22

Assessing rent in lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

The last 18 months have undoubtedly been an unprecedented period of uncertainty for retail tenants. One of the conundrums facing landlord and tenant alike has focused on the question of how rent should be...

Opinion | 10:11:21

Further restrictions on Commercial Landlords relating to the pandemic

Throughout the pandemic and as a result of the Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Act”), there have been certain restrictions imposed on commercial landlords in order to protect their tenants. However, until now these restrictions did not mean that commercial landlords could not pursue rent arrears through debt recovery proceedings in Court.

Opinion | 10:11:21

What parties can expect from the new laws and code to resolve remaining COVID-19 commercial rent debts

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Government has published a long awaited press release confirming that new laws, together with an updated code of practice, to resolve remaining COVID-19 commercial rent debts are to be introduced.

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