major works

Corvan case brings clarity to 12 month consultation rule

The Corvan case is a reminder that property management contracts must be capable of termination within 12 months,…

Major works consultations: when can you apply for dispensation?

In residential property management, the major works consultation requirements kick in if any set of ‘qualifying works’ will cost a leaseholder…

Repair or replace – who should decide? Brady Solicitors review the De Havilland case

In the recent case of De Havilland Studios Ltd v Peries, the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) considered how…

Historical neglect and service charge disputes

Flaky paint, draughty windows, and leaking roofs – if a leaseholder feels that their property is falling into…

Resolving a complex service charge dispute

Brady Solicitors has helped a freehold residents’ management company to resolve a complex case involving a disruptive leaseholder,…

London Borough of Southwark v Proktor

A recent case at the Upper Tribunal clarified the validity of an estimated service charge demand where the freeholder…