Release of a surety by variation

Article Abstract:

A variation of an existing lease can release wholly, or in part, former tenants and their guarantors. This follows the Court of Appeal decision in Friends' Provident Life Office v British Railways Board and section 18 of the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995. The situation of surety has improved, although the most common ground on which a surety disputes liability is leas variation.

Administration of Housing Programs, Rental Regulations, Housing policy, Leases, Rent control

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Lenders, valuers and time limits

Article Abstract:

'In tort' actions brought in by a third party or by a client under 'concurrent liability', there is a statutory limitation period of six years. It is within this time that the plaintiff must issue a writ and the six years begins as soon as the cause of action has accrued. The application of the Limitation Act 1980 to negligence claims against surveyors is discussed further.

Surveyors, Appraisers

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No houseroom to boats

Article Abstract:

The Court of Appeal's ruling in Chelsea Yacht & Boat Co Ltd v Pope clarifies the status of houseboat lettings in the UK. Focus on whether the houseboat was part of the land showed that it is often possible to avoid the need to determine whether such places are dwelling-houses for legal purposes.

Houseboats

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