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Beyond repair: increased rights for landlords to recover maintenance costs

Tenants disputing service charges will no longer be able to rely on landlords' failure to consult unless they can show detriment, says Natasha Rees.

First published in Solicitors Journal, 26 March 2013.

CRC Energy efficiency scheme, Easing the administrative burden

Hannah Kramer examines whether the DECC's proposals will create a simplified CRC.

First published in Property Law Journal, 25 March 2013.

Capacity limit: could your clients will be challenged?

Hawes provides further guidance on the circumstances where a will drafted by an experienced solicitor may be challenged . So how much clearer are practitioners about their duties, ask Emily Exton and Katherine Robinson.

First published in Solicitors Journal, 19 March 2013.

Commercial property update

Magnus Hassett considers current trends in lease renewals, a recent case on nuisance convenants, the most recent revision to the energy efficiency scheme, and when the court will re-draft a document.

First published in Solicitors Journal, 12 March 2013.

The new holy grail?

Patrick Harney, Spencer Clarke and Holly Jones consider the potential of UK family investment companies in light of the recent petrodel case.

First published in Step Journal, March 2013.

Local plan knocks wind out of inspector and secretary of state

The message: The national need for renewable energy does not take priority over planning considerations.

Construction of contracts: Unfavourable bargains

A recent case has demonstrated that the courts will not construe a contract so as to re-write an unfavourable bargain as Nikolas Ireland finds out.

First published Property Law Journal, 25 February 2013.

Equality at last? Paying attention to the Marriage (same couples) bill

Marriage is more than mere attorneyship, but to properly advise clients lawyers need to pay close attention to the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.

First published in Solicitors Journal, 19 February 2013.

One giant leap for mankind? Same sex couples

First published in BritishAmerican Business, Vol III, 2013.