major works

Cladding remediation – how will the government’s new £1bn fund work in practice?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his first Budget speech yesterday (11 March 2020) and it…

Avon v Cowley: Court of Appeal upholds Upper Tribunal decision

Last year we wrote about the Avon Ground Rents case. This concerned the reasonableness of major works contributions…

S.20 major works consultations and the question of waiver

The Upper Tribunal case of Stemp & Anor v 6 Ladbroke Gardens is a useful reminder to managing…

Freehold estates & the powers of the tribunal. Never the twain?

Does the FTT have the power to appoint a manager to an estate with a mix of freehold and…

Major works covered by warranty – is it reasonable to demand service charges in advance?

This case concerned the reasonableness of major works contributions and if the FTT should take into account the…

Changes to major works projects – is fresh consultation required?

Brady Solicitors assess a recent case where a freeholder was not required to carry out a second round…