MORNING SESSION : Hot Topics in Residential Leasehold Conveyancing, including
Building Safety and Lease Extensions - Stephen Desmond
As a busy property lawyer, you will know that leasehold is a complex and
high-risk area of practice. So, this presentation is designed to provide you
with a vital overview on a range of current matters that you otherwise might
not have time to read about.
A key part of this seminar will be its focus on the practical implications of
developments in the field of residential long leases, including tribunal
decisions and recent legislative activity in Parliament.
As this area of the law is rapidly evolving, the content is liable to change (e.g.
as and when the government announces new leasehold reform measures).
Key topics covered by this course will include:
• The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 and the latest on
CMA enforcement action
• Fire and building safety: cladding, EWS1s, leaseholder deeds of
certificate, changes to the landlord certificate
• Lease extensions: how planned reforms will affect the conveyancing
process
• Recent updates to the LPE1 and TA7
• Recent decisions on Airbnb sub-lets
• A range of current issues pertaining to repair covenants, service
charges and insurance
• Is the law on forfeiture about to be overhauled? What about assured
tenancies and long leases?
• Licence for alterations granted in breach of landlord covenant
• Was the landlord prevented from redeveloping the roof space?
• Replacement lease plan following rejection by Land Registry
• Was application made for Licence to Assign?
AFTERNOON SESSION : Commercial Property Issues in Rural Areas - Ian Quayle
This CPD session is suitable for commercial property lawyers of all levels and experience and will explore:
• Commercial leases for start-up businesses; issues when advising landlords and tenants
a) using heads of terms
b) dealing with unrepresented tenants
• Selling and buying development land
a) boundary issues
b) dealing with rights of way - tips and traps
c) imposing and advising on restrictive covenants
d) options and overage - an overview
• Land Registration issues - airspace and sub-soil issues, adverse possession, manorial rights, notices and
restrictions
Extensive notes will be provided and time allocated for delegate questions.
