Description
This legal update explores key developments in landlord and tenant law, focusing on lease management, tenant rights, restrictive covenants, and recent case law affecting lease renewals and property obligations.
Key Points:
- Lease Reforms and Tenant Protections: The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 enhances residential leaseholder rights, extending lease terms and improving protections around service charges and estate management.
- Case Law and Lease Renewals: Recent cases under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 clarify the courts’ approach to lease renewal disputes, emphasising proper notice and landlords’ true redevelopment intentions.
- Restrictive Covenants and Legal Obligations: Section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925 allows for modification of restrictive covenants, but premature development or breach can jeopardise successful applications.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how recent reforms and case law impact lease negotiations, renewals, and the rights of both landlords and tenants.
- Learn the legal process and risks associated with modifying restrictive covenants under Section 84.
- Recognise the importance of compliance with statutory notice procedures and timing under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 to avoid legal pitfalls.
