Property Law

What to Do When a Construction Accident Happens on Your Property

September 20, 2012

(U.S. Law and generally) Construction is a hazardous industry. Workers are injured regularly, site visitors can be hurt, and trespassers can be injured. The property owner may be liable if a construction accident occurs. How do you know if and when you are liable for an accident on your premises? How the Laws Apply Property […]

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The Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and Commercial Buildings

September 19, 2012

Raymond Cooper is a Consultant Property Lawyer. Buyers of some commercial buildings should be aware that, although a building may be let for purely commercial use, the tenant may be entitled to acquire the freehold by enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

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Ancient church property ties may soon be a thing of the past for home owners explains Abdul Zaheed

September 11, 2012

After the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII, land was split up in different ways which meant that owners of many houses up and down the country that have a historic church nearby may have a legal duty to make a contribution towards the cost of repairing the churches. This cost can potentially run […]

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Is Someone Interfering with Property Use? You May Have a Remedy Under Law

August 21, 2012

(US property law) When someone harms another person, through intentional or negligent acts, a tort occurs. It may include a criminal act, but it is not always the case. A tort is a claim brought by one person, the plaintiff, against another person, the defendant. The tort of conversion happens when someone intentionally interferes with […]

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Understanding Property Law

July 26, 2012

The following is a guest property law blog post based on US property law including some discussion of IP law and is provided for general information purposes only. For legal advice consult an expert property solicitor. Further guest posting opportunities available – click the blue button to get started. Introduction Property law represents the law […]

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Tenants’ Right to Carry Out Improvements

July 18, 2012

Raymond Cooper is a Consultant Property Lawyer Proposition: An absolute prohibition, in a lease of business premises, against redevelopment or the carrying out of structural alterations will not necessarily prevent the tenant from carrying any of the prohibited acts. The issue canvassed below is not limited to such situations, but is particularly applicable to long […]

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Town & Country Planning Act 1990 s237 : Extinguishment of Rights of Light

July 18, 2012

Raymond Cooper is a Consultant Property Lawyer Proposition: It is unlikely that the owner of a building whose right to light is extinguished under s.237(1) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 could at that stage apply for a judicial review, but judicial review might well be available on the making of the underlying […]

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Charities and Authorised Guarantee Agreements (AGAs)

July 4, 2012

Raymond Cooper is a Consultant Property Lawyer Proposition: Tenants who are charities are unlikely to have power to enter into AGAs on the assignment of their leases, and trustees who do enter into AGAs could, if an assignee fails, incur personal liability.

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Foreclosing On Your Property? Why You Could Be Facing Criminal Charges

July 3, 2012

(US Law) No one wants to lose their home. If you are facing foreclosure on your property, you understand all of the emotions that are involved. You are scared, angry, confused, and not sure what life will bring you in the future. When people are experiencing all of these different emotions at once, it is […]

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Solar Panels and the Right to Light

June 27, 2012

Raymond Cooper is a Consultant Property Lawyer Proposition: An owner of a building with roof top solar panels cannot acquire a prescriptive right to the access of the sun’s rays.

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