Queen’s speech 2013

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Under new immigration laws announced in this year’s Queen’s Speech, private landlords will have to vet all prospective tenants. Landlords
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Property Ombudsman scheme reaches membership milestone

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Earlier this month membership reached over 10,000 branches. The Property Ombudsman scheme (TPO) offers free, independent and impartial dispute resolution
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Enterprise and regulatory reform Bill 2013 – Redress but no regulation…

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The bill received royal assent on the 26th April 2013.  A last minute amendment to this bill means that all
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Smith and Dennis v Jafton properties Limited – Collective enfranchisement

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The Judgement in this case has helped clarify the question ‘what is a flat’ for the purposes of a collective
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Chace launch new consultancy service

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Chace is proud to announce the launch of its new consultancy service. The service is aimed at the smaller, self
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News

Is ‘Default Judgment’ adequate in determining Service Charge arrears for the purposes of s.81 of the Housing Act 1996?
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An appeal, decided in the Central London County Court in the case of Church Commissioners for England v. (1) Koyale
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RTM does not extend to managing the shared estate facilities.
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Since its introduction by the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, many leaseholders have acquired the right to manage their
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