by guildy | 21 Nov 2018 | Consultation, News, Possession
Communities secretary James Brokenshire has laid out proposals to help landlords and tenants settle disputes. Brokenshire wants to set up a housing court that can offer both sides justice and compensation. The new court would replace the current system of tribunals...
by guildy | 2 Apr 2017 | HMO's, News
Nottingham CC v (1) Dominic Parr (2) Trevor Parr Associates Ltd (2016) UKUT 71 (LC) Martin Rodger QC, Deputy President Introduction Where a property has three or more storeys and five or more occupiers sharing facilities a HMO licence is required. Where a licence is...
by guildy | 25 Jan 2017 | News, Tax & VAT
A claim from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) demanding tax on a property sold for a gain of £730,000 was thrown out by a tribunal. HMRC argued that property seller Paul Munford owed almost £190,000 in CGT and penalties because he deliberately avoided the tax by claiming...
by guildy | 12 May 2013 | Fire Safety, HHSRS, HMO's
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Housing Health and Safety Rating SystemVaddaram v East Lindsey District Council [2012] UKUT 194 (LC) is an Upper Tribunal decision relating to fire safety under the housing health and safety rating system and in particular the...