CPI Update - Issue 54 - February 2008

The February 2008 issue of the CPI Update contains:

Case law commentary on:
Rennie v Westbury Homes (Holdings) Ltd (CA) - exercising option agreements.
Risegold Ltd v Escala Ltd - Easements and the extent of rights granted.
Ravengate Estates Ltd v Horizon Housing Group Ltd - The extent of demised premises for dilapidations.
Cameron Limited v Rolls-Royce plc - Agreements for lease, licences to occupy and the 1954 Act.
Midill (97PL) Ltd v Park Lane Estates Ltd - Completion notices and forfeiture of a deposit on a share sale.
Glenmere PLC v F. Stokes & Sons Ltd - Conditional agreement for the acquisition of land.
Homepace Ltd v SITA South East Ltd - Conclusiveness of an expert’s certificate.
Turner v Pryce - Restrictive covenant; obsolescence in a building scheme.

Legislative developments in relation to:
Land Registry - The Land Registration (Proper Office) Order 2007.
Planning - Review of “call-in” directions.
Energy Efficiency - Guidance on EPCs.
Development – Guidance on Community Infrastructure Levy.

Practical comment on:
Searches and Enquiries – Local Authority searches.
SDLT – Technical Newsletter 6.
2008 – remember it is a leap year.

And a consideration of the insolvency, disclaimer and the effect on sub-tenants.

Published 31st January 2008.