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The LVT Bulletin provides professional and exclusive analysis of Leasehold Valuation Tribunal and Higher Court decisions affecting the Residential Leasehold Sector. It is a unique and valuable resource for anyone involved in managing residential property.

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  King and others v Udlaw (in: Service Charges)
May 2, 2008
The applicants were the leasehold owners and occupiers of three bungalows on a holiday park. The respondent was the freehold owner. The bungalows were occupied as holiday accommodation and the conditions to occupation included a prohibition on using them as permanent residential accommodation.
  Grosvenor Estate Belgravia v Davis (in: Other)
May 2, 2008
The respondent leaseholder applied to the LVT under s.42 Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban development Act 1993 for a determination of the price payable for an extension of her lease.
  Auger and others v London Borough of Camden (in: Consultation Requirements)
May 2, 2008
Camden had applied to the LVT seeking an order under s.20ZA Landlord and Tenant Act 1985permitting them to dispense with various aspects of the Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003. wished to enter into a “Partnering Agreement” and a “Framework Agreement.”
  Dartmouth Court Blackheath Ltd v Berisworth Ltd (in: Right of First Refusal)
Apr 7, 2008
Part 1, Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, gives tenants the right of first refusal when their landlord wishes to sell his a relevant interest in the property. The claimant's tenants claimed that the right of first refusal applied in their case.
  The Housing (Right to Buy)(Service Charges)(Amendment)(England) Order 2008 (in: Legislation)
Apr 7, 2008
Certain tenants of certain public bodies, (mainly local housing authorities) are entitled to exercise the right to buy.
  Gianfrancesco v Haughton - Variation of leases (in: Implied Terms)
Apr 7, 2008
Ms. Gianfrancesco was one of two leaseholders in the property. The leases provided that the flat should be maintained both internally and externally by the tenant, but that the upper flat was responsible for the maintenance of the roof and the lower flat for the maintenance of the foundations. This arrangement had – Ms. Gianfrancesco contended – a number of defects.
  Warrior Quay Management Company Ltd and another v Joachim and others (in: Service Charges)
Feb 18, 2008
The appellants were the freeholder and management company of the premises. The various respondents held their respective premises on long leases from the freeholder. The leases contained provision for the freeholder to provide an auditors or accountants certificate certifying the level of service charge expenditure in the previous year...
  Majorstakes Ltd v Curtis (in: Enfranchisement)
Feb 18, 2008
C served a notice under s.42 Leasehold Refomr, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 claiming the right to a new lease. M served a counter notice, contending that it intended to redevelop the whole or a substantial part of the premises...
  Boss Holdings Ltd v Grosvenor West End Properties (in: Enfranchisement)
Feb 18, 2008
B was the leasehold owner of a terraced property built in the 18th century. From 1942 onwards, the lower floors were used for business use, but the upper floors retained as residential accommodation. B sought to acquire the freehold pursuant to the Leasehold Reform Act 1967...
  Eltham Properties Limited v Kenny and others (in: Consultation Requirements)
Jan 22, 2008
In the course of a service charge dispute before the LVT, the respondents had argued that the appellant had not complied with the consultation provisions contained in s.20 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985...
  Botteril v Hampstead Garden Suburbs Trust Limited (in: Administration Charges)
Jan 22, 2008
The appellant had applied to the LVT for an order varying an estate management scheme.
  Home Group Ltd v Lewis and others (in: Service Charges)
Jan 22, 2008
The respondent’s lease provided that he was liable to pay rent, service charges and other charges during the year. An issue arose as to the jurisdiction of the LVT and whether the service charges were fixed or varied...
 
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