Writing in NLJ this week, Fern Schofield and Gwyneth Everson of Falcon Chambers, review judgments likely to influence practitioners well beyond this quarter.
Among the highlights is confirmation that the historic rule in Pigot's Case still invalidates deeds materially altered after execution without consent. The authors also examine important rulings on lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, collective enfranchisement, selective licensing and rights over open spaces, alongside appellate guidance on prescriptive rights of way.
One notable decision resolves long-standing uncertainty over service of collective enfranchisement notices during the registration gap, providing 'welcome clarity' for leaseholders and practitioners alike.
Together, the cases demonstrate how established property doctrines continue to evolve through modern litigation while remaining rooted in longstanding legal principles.
