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The UK has been facing a severe housing crisis for many years, with a growing population and a shortage of affordable housing. The government has been struggling to find solutions to this problem, and one of the main obstacles to resolving the housing crisis...
What is Nutrient Neutrality? Rising nutrient levels in rivers, estuaries, and wetlands are one of the many ways they are being polluted. This is due to the nearby land's use, which can result in sewage runoff or agricultural runoff from intensive...
When purchasing a property or land, it is important to be aware of any easements in place. The ‘rules’ created by easements could affect your privacy and cause a wide range of implications from parking arrangements to plans you may have for...
Our planning team have been busy over the summer months working for a wide range of clients on a mixed caseload of planning appeals and agreements. We are pleased to have achieved successful outcomes for our clients on two recent planning enforcement...
Garden predators are taking root in the courts, as householders take action to fight off plant invaders that can be highly destructive and undermine property values. One of the most common reasons for garden-related legal action is when Japanese...
Since working from home was forced in 2020, workplaces have seen a continued rise in the number of people wishing to stay working from home even after a return to the office is possible. For some, this is simply working from the dining table, others a desk...
With summer just around the corner, many people are planning to make changes to their gardens. Some changes might be extensive, including decking, a garden office, fences or a total landscaping overhaul. While you generally won’t need permission to...
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management have appointed May Ozga as partner to its growing commercial property team . The appointment expands the firms legal service offering and strengthens capabilities in commercial leases; and acquisitions and...
If you are a landlord of a commercial property, you may find yourself in the circumstances where you need to evict a tenant and take back possession of your property. This area of the law can be complicated - your best route forward will depend on your...
Chattertons' corporate, commercial property and employment teams have advised the shareholders of SW Cars Group on their sale to Big Motoring World for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition increases Big Motoring World's number of used car...
The case of Stonewater (2) Ltd v Wealden District Council [2021] EWHC 2750 (Admin) , is an interesting case which considers some important issues relating to the application of Social Housing Relief under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010...
New laws and a Code of Practice are being introduced to resolve the remaining commercial rent debts accrued because of the pandemic. The moratorium on forfeiture and restrictions remain in place until 25 March 2022. Changes introduced this week...
Establishing the lawful use or development of land can be a tricky exercise particularly, if the property in question has a complicated planning history, or has been used for multiple purposes in quick succession. Our team, of planning specialists can...
The government has announced the end of the restrictions on the temporary insolvency measures introduced last year. However, they still contain caveats as to the value of the debt and procedure – the debt threshold for a winding up petition will rise...
Chattertons Solicitors are delighted to announce the appointment of experienced planning lawyer, Charlotte Lockwood . Charlotte specialises in assisting a wide range of clients to navigate the planning system to achieve their development goals,...
Depending upon the type and size of your development scheme the Local Planning Authority may require you to enter into a Section 106 Agreement in order to provide contributions and/or works, which cannot be secured by condition, to mitigate the impacts of...
Charlotte Lockwood , Associate in our Planning team reviews a recent High Court Decision which held that it was not possible for a developer to claim the self-build housing exemption in respect of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charge, where the...
The UK government has announced an extension to the moratorium on commercial rents until 25 March 2022 and is set to introduce a mandatory arbitration process to tackle debts where landlords and tenants cannot agree. Treasury chief secretary Steve Barclay...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every industry in the UK, with many businesses experiencing a severe strain on their cashflow as a result. While commercial tenants may be struggling to pay rent in full and on a regular basis, their landlords could...
The 'quiet' announcement came from the government last week and is said to be the final extension which is intended to give landlords and tenants a further 3 months to come to agreement on unpaid rent. The government message is clear that if...
On 1st September 2020 The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 brought in significant changes to the planning use classes. What are the planning use classes? They categorise the different uses of property in...
It is important for occupiers of commercial properties to be fully aware of the legal basis of their occupation. The most common methods of occupation are pursuant to the terms of a Lease or a Licence. There are important differences between a...
The government has announced it has now extended the rules on preventing commercial evictions and the use of CRAR until the end of 2020. Currently, landlords are prohibited from seeking to recover possession or use the Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery...
Most lease renewals are governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. However, if a commercial lease is due for renewal, the tenant will want to ensure they obtain the best terms for their business. The tenant must notify their landlord that they wish to...
The commercial landlord and tenant sector has been hit hard with the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As a property litigator I have been inundated with questions from both landlord and tenant clients as to how to deal with the...
COVID-19 CLIENT NOTICE Chattertons are open and we are working hard to provide our usual high standard of service to our clients. We are now able to see clients for essential meetings, by appointment only. Most of our advisors are working...
Chattertons Solicitors are open for business. However we are following government recommendations and would encourage you not to visit any of our offices except by prior arrangement. We are closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 and are...
Breaking up is (sometimes) hard to do! Failing to serve a valid break notice and correctly complying with the terms of a break provision can have drastic consequences. Breaks are often not rolling, so there is usually only one chance to get it...
The Housing Act 2004 permits councils to enforce selective licensing schemes which aim to improve living standards for tenants in privately rented properties within designated areas. For selective licensing to be introduced, a designated area will need to...
Landlords are reminded that the deadline of 1 October 2018 is getting close for applications for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licences. Under new Government rules landlords and letting agents have to apply for an HMO licence for most properties in...
Traditionally when purchasing a property one of the most important things is to ensure that you have the property suitably insured from exchange of contracts as this is the point at which you become contractually bound to purchase the property and the risk...
Let us suppose that you are a landlord of a commercial property which is empty whilst you decide what you want to do with it. Rather than letting it stand empty, you decide to grant a short tenancy and you find a tenant. A rent is agreed but to...
At the end of the year your thoughts may be turning to the new and exciting opportunities which await you and your business in 2018. Whether you are a Tenant or a Landlord, you may have thought about expanding to a new location, becoming a Landlord with a...
All the way from Tain, in the Highlands of Scotland, Jacqueline Ross joins our Commercial Property Department in Lincoln. Jacqueline is a newly-qualified Scottish Solicitor undertaking the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme at the City University of London...
“Can’t we just do a side letter?” are words a Commercial Property solicitor will no doubt hear countless times throughout the year. However such requests need to be handled with the utmost care and caution to ensure your client is not left...
July is Scams Awareness Month, and the Land Registry wants to remind everyone of some key fraud advice. To help avoid becoming a victim of property fraud, please: • read our...
In the context of commercial leases, forfeiture simply means termination of the lease by the landlord for some default on the part of the tenant. With rare exceptions, the landlord needs to be able to rely upon an express forfeiture provision contained in...
Landlords and tenants of commercial property need to keep a close eye on repairing obligations under a lease. Claims for breach of a repairing obligation are known as “dilapidations claims”. The subject of dilapidations claims never goes...
Local legal firm, Chattertons, are pleased to welcome a new Associate Solicitor, Claire Tomlinson, to their Property Department in Stamford. Claire qualified 10 years ago and has previously worked within real estate teams at large international and regional...
Are you aware of the new rent arrears legislation giving more power to the tenant over the bailiff? Changes to the law which come into effect on 6 April 2014, will allow entry to commercial premises only under conditions for the seizure of goods as part of...
