Shedding light on tenants' rights

Article Abstract:

Many landlords, as landowners, have a right to light on their property, but are unwilling to allow the tenant participation. The landlord can change his own buildings and contract with neighbouring developers without recourse to the tenant. If tenants find out about an impending development that might affect their lighting, they should see a lawyer before the development begins, to assess whether a rent reduction or freeze should be sought.

Light

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Unwitting criminals

Article Abstract:

Landlords renting mixed commercial/residential properties should be wary of housing legislation which improves a tenant's right to buy. It is suggested that landlords would not usually consider the pre-emption rights of a residential tenant in the event of lease renewal for the commercial part of a premises. An example case is given to illustrate the potential implications of the 1987 Landlord and Tenant Act.

Administration of Housing Programs, Rental Regulations, Interpretation and construction, Contracts, Buildings, Commercial leases, Housing policy, Leases, Rent control

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Paying for past mistakes

Article Abstract:

A ruling by the UK House of Lords may lead to a deluge of tenants seeking redress for mistakes made in the past regarding housing disputes with landlords. The Lords ruled that claimants could seek return of money mistakenly paid in the past, despite a 200-year-old law which states all claims have a time limit. Courts are concerned that changes in the law may lead to the reopening of many disputes.

United Kingdom, Courts, Right to Sue, Political activity, United Kingdom. Parliament. House of Lords, Landlord and tenant, Landlord-tenant relations, Right of action

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