Property Dispute Resolution law newshttps://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlaw-pdrProperty Dispute Resolution law news and updates from Pinsent Masonsen-GBPinsent Masons60{3C0A2BBE-EAD2-4ECE-B144-4B44B6129D71}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ms-wins-right-to-demolish-and-redevelop-oxford-street-store?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionM&S right to demolish and redevelop Oxford Street store to be reconsideredProposals outlined by Marks and Spencer (M&S) to demolish and redevelop its former flagship Oxford Street store in London will need to be reconsidered by the secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities, after the High Court upheld the retailer’s legal challenge against his earlier decision to refuse planning consent.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:13:02 Z{481F8E47-9957-49FC-A60E-8A3664DA0F2F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/strict-parameters-securing-eviction-orders-south-africa?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionThe strict parameters to securing eviction orders in South AfricaRecent rulings have highlighted the strict parameters land owners must operate within to secure the eviction of those that occupy their property unlawfully in South Africa.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:56:14 Z{C2714204-E1B5-4502-9E4C-683008CD5509}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/no-fault-evictions-update-leaves-questions-unanswered?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionUK ‘no fault evictions’ update leaves many questions unansweredComments from Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove on ‘no fault’ evictions highlight that the incumbent government’s manifesto commitments on reforms to ‘no fault’ evictions remain a government priority, an expert has said.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:09:26 Z{98F945FF-1DD8-475D-982A-03FC6E8ADFA0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/german-supreme-court-affirms-extra-eu-bit-arbitrations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionGerman Supreme Court affirms compatibility of extra-EU BIT arbitrations with EU lawGermany’s Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has emphasised the compatibility of investment arbitrations involving EU and non-EU states with EU law.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:14:45 Z{24D495A7-7780-41E2-A37E-71BE16336F72}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/lease-arrears-options-for-landlords-in-scotland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+Resolution Lease arrears: options for landlords in ScotlandCommercial landlords in Scotland have a number of options available to them to deal with increasing levels of arrears.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:03:29 Z{936ED9C8-569F-4410-90AF-3D4CB9016EAC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/government-seeks-to-increase-transparency-on-land-control?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionUK government seeks to increase transparency on land controlA recently published UK government consultation paper on contractual control seeks to increase transparency around who controls rather than owns land.Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:39:47 Z{6D1089B4-3783-4DED-AB7C-F11B7AF463DF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/courts-continue-shape-building-safety-law-2024?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionCourts will continue to shape building safety law in 2024Construction companies should expect the courts in England and Wales to be sympathetic to building safety claims in 2024.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:30:08 Z{D088293E-0A37-470E-9D18-9DEE08E04A86}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/supreme-court-conditions-injunctions-against-travellers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionSupreme Court puts conditions on injunctions against travellersLocal authorities in England seeking court injunctions to prohibit unauthorised encampments on land they own must disclose to the courts any arguments gypsies and travellers might raise in opposition to their applications, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:16:43 Z{9FD5E78B-E00B-4ACA-8AE3-4EAB906D430A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/scottish-on-ruling-repairing-obligation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionScottish ruling on repairing obligation reminds landlords importance of clear drafting A recent decision by Scotland’s appellate court has confirmed that a clause in a lease imposing an obligation on a tenant to share costs of repair could modify the default regulatory position which requires the tenant to carry out the repairs.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:56:28 Z{75EB6407-DBA5-4112-9359-F290D88CAAFC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/legal-challenge-scotland-rent-cap-rejected?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionLegal challenge to Scotland’s rent cap rejectedA legal challenge to Scottish legislation that introduced an eviction ban and a cap on rent increases for the private rented sector has been rejected by the Court of Session in Scotland. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:57:58 Z{13BCDE38-D310-4855-B471-4B462A172529}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/consultation-requirements-for-australian-offshore-projects?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionRecent decisions highlight traditional owner consultation requirements for Australian offshore projectsRecent court decisions regarding the extent of consultation required with traditional owners of land in Australia on environmental plans for offshore gas projects have implications for all offshore projects, including gas projects and offshore wind farms. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:18:11 Z{0BC0829F-EBCF-4ED9-B9E9-E7B6F6DA0550}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uks-no-fault-evictions-ban-conundrum?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionNo ‘quick fix’ for UK’s no-fault evictions ban conundrumThe UK government’s decision to shelve a proposed ban on ‘no-fault’ evictions makes sense, but leaves landlords and tenants in an uncertain position, according to one legal expert. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:05:37 Z{00E8F563-8E6B-44A0-AAB6-7F34303AC6D3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/two-cases-highlight-possible-areas-reform-1954-landlord-and-tenant-act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw+Property+Dispute+ResolutionTwo cases highlight possible areas of reform to 1954 Landlord and Tenant ActTwo recent business tenancy appeals in England are likely to catch the eye of the Law Commission as it considers potential reforms to the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act, according to one legal expert.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:14:51 Z