Andrew Wallis
ProfessionalBe aware of anti-corruption procedure
If the recent FIFA corruption crisis has taught us anything, it is that allegations of bribery and corruption are high on the agendas of international prosecutors.
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The Cadogan trust had sold it to the local authority in 1929 but imposed a covenant restricting its use to 'the housing of the working classes'.
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Subject to certain exceptions, owners are required to notify the local planning authority if they intend to remove protected hedgerow.
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Mr Raja maintained that his properties had been sold at undervalue based on Austin Gray's allegedly negligent valuations (legal + professional, 11 October 2002, p55).
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The court said that by virtue of the Human Rights Act 1998 it was obliged to adopt a balanced approach, considering questions of hardship to the defendant against the need to enforce planning restrictions.
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Conclusion: clear terms are required to enable landlords to recover costs through service charges.
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The premises were nevertheless used for residential purposes and the claimant applied for a certificate of lawful use. That application was refused and an appeal dismissed.
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Conclusion: ensure that statutory requirements for notices are followed even if the recipient already knows the answers.
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Q&A
Is a covenant to keep 'in good condition and repair' more onerous than one simply to repair?
